2020
DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00871
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Restarting Orthopaedic Care in a Pandemic: Ethical Framework and Case Examples

Abstract: The question about how to resume typical orthopaedic care during a pandemic, such as coronavirus disease 2019, should be framed not only as a logistic or safety question but also as an ethical question. The current published guidelines from surgical societies do not explicitly address ethical dilemmas, such as why public health ethics requires a cessation of nonemergency surgery or how to fairly allocate limited resources for delayed surgical care. We propose ethical guidance for the resumption of care on the … Show more

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“…11 Specifically for massive tears, evidence suggests that repair in a timely fashion can improve outcomes and reduce morbidity. 10,12,15 During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of patients participated in telehealth consultations rather than in-person consultations for their immediate postoperative appointment. This was offered at several institutions worldwide, including our own.…”
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“…11 Specifically for massive tears, evidence suggests that repair in a timely fashion can improve outcomes and reduce morbidity. 10,12,15 During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of patients participated in telehealth consultations rather than in-person consultations for their immediate postoperative appointment. This was offered at several institutions worldwide, including our own.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…11 Especificamente em lesões extensas, as evidências sugerem que o reparo em tempo hábil pode melhorar os desfechos e reduzir a morbidade. 10,12,15 Durante a pandemia de COVID-19, um número significativo de pacientes participou de consultas de telemedicina ao invés de consultas presenciais no período pós-operatório imediato. Esta opção foi oferecida por diversas instituições de todo o mundo, inclusive a nossa.…”
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