Pandemics and Ethics
Development – Problems – Solutions
Pandemics like Covid-19, Ebola, SARS, and influenza present numerous ethical challenges for science, the medical field, and health policy. This volume, authored by experts from medicine, humanities, and social sciences, explores key ethical dilemmas associated with pandemics. It delves into philosophy, public health, bioethics, and law, addressing critical topics such as resource allocation, triage, research ethics, and the implications of restrictions on freedom. The rights and duties of health professionals, along with the ethical dimensions of digital medicine during crises, are also examined. Designed as a handbook, it offers guidance to physicians, nurses, policymakers, and interested individuals on navigating the complex moral issues arising from epidemics and pandemics. Contributions come from a diverse group of scholars, including Steffen Augsberg, Klaus Bergdolt, Nikola Biller-Andorno, and many others from various institutions. Their insights aim to equip readers with the knowledge necessary to confront the ethical challenges posed by public health emergencies.
