Ethical Issues in Decision-making Regarding the Elderly Affected by Coronavirus Disease 2019: An Expert Opinion

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is resulting in ethical decisions regarding resource allocation. Prioritisation reflects established practices that regulate the distribution of finite resources when demand exceeds supply. However, discrimination based on sex, race or age has no role...

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Main Authors: David Martínez-Sellés, Helena Martínez-Sellés, Manuel Martínez-Sellés
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Radcliffe Medical Media 2020-05-01
Series:European Cardiology Review
Online Access:https://www.ecrjournal.com/articleindex/ecr.2020.14