MODULE 6 :: DISCUSSION BOARD

Please answer the following questions as a discussion board post. You do not need to reply to your peers.

1. Why did the hospital decide to turn people in need away? Was race a factor in this decision? Why or why not?
2. Was it necessary to euthanize the pets left at the hospital? What alternatives existed given the chaos?
3. Dr. Cook’s views in this chapter are sharply contrasted with nurse Kathy Green’s. Is it possible to hold the view that Merle Lagasse is dying of cancer AND that she is somebody’s mother? Why or why not?
4. Mark and Sandra evacuate Vera LeBlanc as many others wait. What factors continue to plague communications during this disaster?