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Paediatric Palliative Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Malaysian Perspective

Lee Ai Chong1, Erwin J Khoo2, Azanna Ahmad Kamar1

  • 1University Malaya Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Asian Bioethics Review
|August 25, 2020
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia highlighted ethical challenges in medicine, particularly balancing public health with individual rights. Palliative care became crucial for mitigating suffering and ensuring equitable resource distribution for all patients.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Public Health
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • Malaysia reported its first COVID-19 cases in January 2020, coinciding with a global health emergency declaration.
  • The pandemic created significant ethical dilemmas in medical practice, impacting patient care and resource allocation.
  • A core conflict emerged between public health mandates and individual patient rights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the ethical perspectives and challenges of palliative care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia.
  • To highlight the increased need for palliative care accessibility amidst a global health crisis.

Main Methods:

  • This study presents a perspective on palliative care ethics during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia.
  • It involves analyzing the ethical tensions and practical challenges faced by clinicians.

Main Results:

  • The pandemic underscored the critical role of palliative care in addressing suffering.
  • Equitable distribution of healthcare resources for both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients presented ongoing ethical hurdles.
  • There is an increased awareness and urgency to ensure palliative care reaches all patients in need.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 crisis intensified ethical considerations in Malaysian healthcare, particularly concerning resource allocation and patient rights.
  • Palliative care is essential for mitigating suffering and requires focused attention to ensure equitable access during pandemics.

Keywords:
COVID-19Clinical ethicsMalaysiaPaediatricsPalliative carePandemic

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