Tocilizumab in Treatment for Patients With COVID-19

Abstract

nor for medical professionals. Finally, any comparison with practices during the last World War is inappropriate.However, if the main message is that human connection and support are the first step in providing the best possible care for suffering patients, we fully agree. Nevertheless, when very old and fragile patients consider their lives are completed and they consequently request to die peacefully, surrounded by their loved ones, this request cannot and should not be ignored but listened to, professionally explored and, after meeting the due diligence criteria, should be respected. Although we agree to disagree on some points, we thank Meier 2 for her contribution to the ongoing debate on this matter.