Koronavirus hulluutta Englannissa: oppimisvaikeus ja autismi määrittää ihmisen arvon? (eng.)

https://adfinternational.org/commentary/on-the-spectrum-of-discriminati…

A GP Surgery in Somerset was forced into an embarrassing U-turn after it reportedly asked for autistic adults to sign “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) agreements in case they became critically ill.
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As the pandemic continues, some have suggested that certain finite resources – like ventilators – should be provided to those with the greatest chance of survival. There is no evidence that autism results in a lower chance of survival from coronavirus. It therefore appears that this DNR recommendation is based more on prejudice than medicine.
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“the right to life includes the right to survive and develop on an equal basis with others. Disability cannot be a justification for termination of life.”