I think you missed the Dr's points...

If we go all in on this, we might draw resources and patients away from better trials, potentially for nothing, only delaying the real solution.

If we go all in on this, we might dry up vital medicine for millions of people whose illnesses it's proven effective for, potentially for nothing.

Or in your terms...

The rescue boat was on its way but we drowned followin exhaustion from swimming.

The rescue boat was on its way but couldn't find us where our sinking ship pinged them.