A qualitative study on patients' selection in the scarcity of resources in the COVID-19 pandemic in a communal culture.

The scarcity of resources during the COVID-19 pandemic caused ethical dilemmas in prioritizing patients for treatment. Medical and ethical guidance only emphasizes clinical procedures but does not consider the sociocultural aspect. This study explored the perception of former COVID-19 patients and their families on the decision-making process of the patient's selection at a time of scarcity of resources.