A Black disabled man died from COVID-19 in Austin, Texas, after doctors declined to provide hydration, nutrition and treatment based on a “quality of life” decision.
Disability advocates highlighted that the discriminatory attitudes behind these “quality of life” decisions are rampant — and dangerous.
Michael Hickson, who was married and had five children, was hospitalized for COVID-19 on June 2 at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center in Texas.
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