Bioethics for two years of pandemic

ABSTRACT

In March 2022, two years have passed since the declaration of a pandemic by COVID-19. Millions of people affected, and deceased have been the result of this ongoing story that has evolved from a global risk to a catastrophe for humanity. COVID-19 has led to reconsidering ethical and legal aspects that should be clear. In these times of globalization and sustainable development, it laid bare the pre-existing moral weakness. Public health remains distant from its center the person, who is now more vulnerable and influenced by an infodemic that alters their ability to decide on their well-being and that of those around them. The old and current problems are derived from individualism versus collectivism for human rights. The use of unproven interventions outside the scope of research, almost on free will;a prioritization in the allocation of scarce resources that continues to seek a way to decide who yes and who no. Finally, the race to achieve a vaccine has changed the curve of this pandemic but has not shown fairness in its application. The dignity of the human person, their fundamental rights, and the common good must be the three elements of evaluation for bioethics, leading us to deliberation, responsibility, and prudence in decisions for each situation that shows human vulnerability increased in these times of COVID-19. © 2022 Academia Nacional de Medicina. All rights reserved.