Ethical Challenges During a Pandemic

Mar 30, 2020 at 01:56 am by pj


 

No one wants to find themselves in a position of resource shortages when caring for patients under any circumstances, but in the face of a pandemic, the potential is certainly present. The American Medical Association has newly released guidance on ethical challenges that arise during pandemics.

 

The Code of Medical Ethics offers detailed ethical guidance to physicians on these issues that will help physicians approach the difficult decisions in the days ahead.

 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, some of these ethical challenges could include:

 

As requested here are the AMA links to help provide guidance in such circumstances: 

 

 

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