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Ethics for laboratory professionals during the Covid pandemic
Emine Elif Vatanoğlu Lutz1, Yesim Gurol2
1Associate Professor, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical History and Ethics, 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, TURKEY.
Indian Journal of Medical Ethics
|June 18, 2020
Summary
Ethical considerations in laboratory medicine, particularly for genetic testing, autopsies, and infectious disease diagnostics like COVID-19, require greater attention from healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Laboratory Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Ethical issues in laboratory medicine have historically received less attention compared to other medical fields.
- Specific laboratory tests present unique ethical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the ethical complexities associated with various laboratory examinations.
- To emphasize the growing importance of ethical considerations in diagnostic testing, especially during pandemics.
Main Methods:
- Review of ethical challenges in laboratory medicine.
- Identification of ethically problematic laboratory tests.
Main Results:
- Genetic testing, autopsies, prenatal screening, and HIV testing are identified as ethically sensitive areas.
- Testing for microbial agents during epidemics/pandemics (e.g., COVID-19) introduces new ethical concerns.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for increased focus on ethical issues within laboratory medicine.
- Ethical frameworks must adapt to address emerging challenges in diagnostic testing and public health crises.
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