justice in healthcare

Lessons From COVID-19: Pandemics and Moral Triage Exposed

Lessons From COVID-19: Pandemics and Moral Triage Exposed

Introduction to Pandemics and Moral Triage Moral triage in healthcare refers to the ethical decision-making process that clinicians utilize to prioritize patients when medical resources are scarce. This process involves assessing the urgency of each patient’s condition and determining who receives care first, based on the principle of distributive justice. During pandemics and crises, such

Principles Under Pressure: Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine Now

Principles Under Pressure: Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine Now

Introduction to Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine Ethical dilemmas in medicine are an ever-present challenge, demanding careful navigation through a maze of moral principles. Central to medical practice are four key ethical principles: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. Autonomy emphasizes the right of patients to make informed decisions about their own healthcare, respecting their individual values