Rapid Serological Tests and Immunity Policies: Addressing Ethical Implications for Healthcare Providers and the Healthcare System as a Priority

Rapid Serological Tests and Immunity Policies: Addressing Ethical Implications for Healthcare Providers and the Healthcare System as a Priority

Healthcare providers (HCP) have been central actors in containing the COVID-19 pandemic. Although potentially very beneficial, the implementation of large-scale rapid serological tests raises ethical dilemmas and affects HCPs’ capacity to work in optimal conditions. In this regard, we call for atte...

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Main Authors: Marie-Alexia Masella, Hortense Gallois, Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Programmes de bioéthique, École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal 2020-11-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Bioethics
Subjects:
public health
healthcare providers
serological tests
COVID-19
ethics
Online Access:https://cjb-rcb.ca/index.php/cjb-rcb/article/view/323
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Summary:Healthcare providers (HCP) have been central actors in containing the COVID-19 pandemic. Although potentially very beneficial, the implementation of large-scale rapid serological tests raises ethical dilemmas and affects HCPs’ capacity to work in optimal conditions. In this regard, we call for attention to address specific and urgent ethical issues distinctively affecting HCPs following the availability and possible mandatory use of rapid serological tests for COVID-19.
ISSN:2561-4665

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