What cultural difference regarding medicine caused conflict between settlers and Native Americans?
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Dr. Whitman refused to offer care to those who did not have a good chance of recovery.
Native Americans believed Dr. Whitman should be held responsible for the deaths of those in his care.
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This difference in perspective regarding the treatment of the sick and injured led to conflict between the settlers and Native Americans. The Native Americans believed in caring for all members of their community regardless of their chances of recovery, while the settlers followed a more individualistic approach focused on saving those with higher chances of survival. This cultural gap caused tension and misunderstanding between the two groups, ultimately leading to conflict and resentment.