What does “urgency” mean when prioritizing cancer treatment? Results from a qualitative study with German oncologists and other experts during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sabine Sommerlatte,
Helene Hense,
Stephan Nadolny
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Cancer care in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic was affected by resource scarcity and the necessity to prioritize medical measures. This study explores ethical criteria for prioritization and their application in cancer practices from the perspective of German oncologists and other experts.
Methods
We conducted fourteen semi-structured interviews with German oncologists between February and July 2021 and fed findings of interviews and a… Show more
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