Pediatric Ethical Considerations in the Time of COVID

Speaker: Lauren Azevedo, DO

This session will discuss the changing ethical and advocacy principles during this pandemic. Dr. Azevedo will discuss ethical considerations in clinical work and advocacy. She will discuss ethical dilemmas in the allocation of medical resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learning Objectives:

• Define four principles of medical ethics

• Apply ethical principles to situations arising due to covid-19

• Understand issues at the intersection of personal and professional obligation

• Describe ethical issues affecting pediatricians as a result of the covid-19 pandemic

• Understand the ways that pediatricians can advocate for their patients during a pandemic