Bioethics in medical care rationing during the coronavirus disease-19 pandemic
Rev. invest. clín
; 73(1): 1-5, Jan.-Feb. 2021. tab, graf
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1289737
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
Coronavirus (CoV) disease (COVID)-19 poses difficult situations in which the ethical course of action is not clear, or choices are made between equally unacceptable responses.Methods:
A web search was performed using the terms bioethics; COVID-19; ethics; severe acute respiratory syndrome CoV-2; emergent care; pandemic; and public health emergencies.Results:
Protection from COVID-19 has resulted in the cancellation of necessary medical interventions, lengthened suffering, and potential non-COVID-19 deaths. Prolonged lockdown reduced well-being, triggering or aggravating mental illnesses and violence, and escalated medical risks. Collateral damage includes restrictions on visitations to hospitals, alienation from the deceased relative, or lack of warm caring of patients. Finally, in a public health crisis, public health interest overrides individual rights if it results in severe harm to the community.Conclusion:
Balancing ethical dilemmas are one more challenge in the COVID-19 pandemic. (REV INVEST CLIN. 2021;73(1)1-5)
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
COVID-19
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Periodicals as Topic
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Scientific Misconduct
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Open Access Publishing
Aspects:
Ethical aspects
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. invest. clín
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Mexico
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán/MX
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Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey/MX