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Trust, efficacy and ethicacy when testing prisoners for COVID-19
Steve Lambert1, Dean Wilkinson1,2
1Faculty of Education and Children's Services, University of Chester, Chester, UK.
International Journal of Prisoner Health
|March 8, 2021
Summary
Widespread COVID-19 testing in England and Wales prisons raises ethical and practical concerns. Careful planning is needed for consent, administration, and addressing power dynamics to ensure effective testing programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Bioethics
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global society, with unknown effects on prison populations in England and Wales.
- Limited testing for COVID-19 (symptomatic, asymptomatic, and antibody) has been conducted in these settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the philosophical and ethical questions surrounding widespread COVID-19 testing in prisons.
- To examine the challenges of implementing large-scale testing programs within the unique context of correctional facilities.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive and conceptual approach was used, analyzing comparative studies on large-scale prisoner testing.
- The paper contextualizes issues within the COVID-19 pandemic but highlights their transferability to other pandemics.
Main Results:
- Widespread prisoner testing necessitates careful consideration of inclusion criteria, consent processes, and test administration.
- The power dynamics between prison staff and inmates present significant ethical and practical challenges.
Conclusions:
- Implementing COVID-19 testing in prisons requires meticulous planning regarding ethical considerations and practical logistics.
- Addressing issues of trust, efficacy, and the specific prison environment is crucial for successful testing programs.
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