Understanding the Potential for a Medical Draft

What is the primary concern regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine?

• Economic sanctions

• Nuclear war

• Trade agreements

• Environmental issues

What is the Healthcare Personnel Delivery System (HCPDS) designed for?

• To provide healthcare insurance

• To draft medical professionals in a crisis

• To manage hospital resources

• To train new doctors

What historical events led to the use of drafts in the U.S.?

• The Great Depression

• The Civil Rights Movement

• World Wars and the Vietnam War

• The Cold War

What is required for the U.S. to enact a medical draft?

• A public referendum

• A national emergency and approval from Congress and the President

• A presidential decree

• A military coup

What was the outcome of the 2016 poll by Cornell University regarding a medical draft?

• Most Americans were opposed to it

• Most Americans supported it

• It showed equal support and opposition

• It was inconclusive

Why might a medical draft be more likely than a general draft?

• Because of the need for specialized skills

• Due to a surplus of young men

• To reduce military spending

• To increase public support for the military

What is the main reason for the shortage of military physicians?

• Insufficient military funding

• Competition with the private sector

• Lack of training facilities

• High retirement rates

Which country has never utilized a military draft?

• India

• United States

• Canada

• United Kingdom

What is the main philosophical takeaway from the video?

• Avoid international conflicts

• Trust in government decisions

• Prepare for the worst-case scenario

• Focus on the present rather than hypothetical fears

Which country has the second largest army in terms of active duty personnel?

• United States

• Russia

• China

• India