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[Ethical aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic in pediatrics]

Sebastián Vega Toro1, Fernando Novoa Sotta2

  • 1Hospital Carlos Van Buren, Chile.

Revista Chilena De Pediatria
|January 5, 2021
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic created ethical challenges in patient care, impacting resource allocation and professional duties. This analysis reviews ethical considerations during the health crisis for both infected and chronically ill patients.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Public Health Crises
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented ethical dilemmas in daily clinical practice.
  • Healthcare systems faced significant strain, necessitating ethical analysis of crisis response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the ethical dimensions of the COVID-19 health crisis.
  • To evaluate ethical aspects of clinical practice during the pandemic.
  • To review challenges related to resource scarcity and professional responsibilities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ethical principles in clinical practice.
  • Analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on healthcare ethics.
  • Examination of proportionality, palliative care, and resource allocation.

Main Results:

  • Identified ethical dilemmas in patient care due to the pandemic.
  • Highlighted challenges in managing palliative care and resource limitations.
  • Discussed professional duties towards COVID-19 patients and those with delayed chronic care.

Conclusions:

  • The pandemic underscored the need for robust ethical frameworks in healthcare crises.
  • Ethical considerations are crucial for equitable resource distribution and professional conduct.
  • Addressing ethical challenges ensures better patient outcomes during public health emergencies.

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