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.
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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