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VIP treatment?

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After 18 years in exile in Italy, Mohammed Zahir Shah, the last Afghan king, moved back to Kaboul to live there - without the intention of reestablishing a monarchy. Rather, he wanted to contribute to the stabilisation process of his country. As a historical figure, recognized for his integrity by the vast majority of the population, his importance for the peace process was obvious.

The very elderly (* 1914) king was ill - so ill that the German medical command decided to entrust their internist, who was  as a VIP patient.

Source: Adapted from von Uslar, Rolf. 2018. Wer wird behandelt? Reflexionen zu ,,Medical Rules of Eligibility" in Operationen des lnternationalen Krisenmanagements. Wehrmedizinische Monatsschrift 62 (7):S1-S12.

Questions for the discussion of this scenario

Can the VIP treatment be justified by the possible role, which the former king may play in the peace process?
Which ethical principles and/or arguments speak in favor or against the treatment?

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