Abstract
Television news personality Ted Koppel moderates a nationwide video teleconference with discussion in three areas: 1) Introduction and Technology. Panelists are Thomas F. Ferris, Donald S. Frederickson, Albert Gore, Jr., and William B. Schwartz. 2) Resource Allocation. Panelists are Joseph A.Califano, Jr., Barbara W. Sklar, Samuel O. Thier, and James S. Todd. 3) Quality of Life/Who Decides? Panelistsare Alexander M. Capron, Leah L. Curtin, Albert R. Jonsen, Paul J. Liacos, and Mitchel T. Rabkin. James Scheuer and Paul Simon each speak at the end. Each segment begins with a brief, dramatized, illustrative medical case followed by a panel discussion and by telephoned questions from viewers.
