The Worth of a Miracle

Many major open-heart operations are costly in terms of money, effort, and manpower. Would it not be wiser to divert this vast expenditure to wider uses? This question rarely bothers the people who are directly involved with the patient, but it causes much concern to those who evaluate priority. How can the equation of needs, logistics, and cost to society be sensibly resolved?
Source: JAMA - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research