The hospital decided to turn people in need away due to overwhelming conditions, a shortage of resources, and concerns about patient safety. Race im sure wasn’t a factor.Euthanizing pets left at the hospital was a difficult decision i’m sure but it was no room for them. Alternatives were limited given the chaos, but it raises ethical dilemmas about the welfare of animals in such situations.
Merle Lagasse is dying of cancer the doctor probably wanted to be more sympathetic like the nurse to her situation but made the decision to focus on who had a greater chance at survival during all that was going on. Communication challenges during the disaster were plagued by factors such as overwhelmed communication systems, power failures, making it difficult to coordinate and relay information effectively.