From: Among equity and dignity: an argument-based review of European ethical guidelines under COVID-19
Ethical Concepts | Related Arguments | Guidelines |
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Equity principle and emerging ethical theories | The egalitarian approach: equity and non discrimination | 10, 11, 20–31 |
The utilitarian approach: equity and the best use of resources | 5, 30, 32–39 | |
The relationship between the equity principle and the Ethics of care framework | 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27–31, 33, 34, 37–39 | |
Triage criteria | Quantitative health-related triage criteria | 28–30, 32, 33, 35–37, 39 |
Patient-related clinical judgment and ‘questionable criteria’ | 10, 21, 22, 24–28, 30, 31, 33, 38 | |
Ethically unacceptable criteria and controversial application | 11, 22, 24, 26, 28–30, 32, 33, 35, 39 | |
Respecting Patient dignity | Palliative care | 11, 24, 26, 28, 30, 33–37 |
Considering patient’s will and wishes | 28, 29, 32–36 | |
Individualized patient’s care | 10, 11, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31–32, 34, 36, 38 | |
Decision making and quality of care | Ethical aspect of communication and triage management | 11, 22, 25, 26, 34, 36–39 |
Need of ethical support | 21, 25, 28–30, 32, 34, 36, 37 |