Coronavirus disease 2019, reproductive health, and public policy: lessons learned after two years of the ongoing pandemic-the American Society for Reproductive Medicine's Center for Policy and Leadership.
Fertil Steril
; 117(4): 708-712, 2022 04.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1734396
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe the experience of the ASRM COVID-19 Task Force over the past 2 years and to discuss lessons learned during the pandemic that can be applied to future public health crises.DESIGN:
Descriptive narrative.SUBJECTS:
None. INTERVENTION Creation of the ASRM COVID-19 Task Force in March 2020. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
None.RESULTS:
Effective pandemic management requires a joint effort on the part of physicians, scientists, government agencies, subject area experts and funders.CONCLUSION:
Reproduction is a fundamental human right that should be protected at all times. Advanced preparation for future pandemics should include appointment of a standing group of experts so that a response is both informed and immediate when a public health crisis arises. This approach will help ensure that the ultimate objective - preserving the safety and well-being of patients and health care workers - is fulfilled. The recommendations put forth in this paper from the ASRM's Center for Policy and Leadership can be used as a template to prepare for future public health threats.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Reproductive Medicine
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Fertil Steril
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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