Consecuencias de la pandemia por COVID-19 en los medios diagnósticos y su repercusión en la ética médica

Abstract

Introduction: The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 disease has had a global impact, it has had a negative impact on developing countries in the acquisition of reagents and technological devices, intended for patients in the institutions in charge of health services. health For this reason, the performance of diagnostic tests was affected and contributed negatively to the quality of life of patients and health personnel, who provide medical assistance.

Objectives: to assess, from an ethical perspective, the effect of COVID-19 on diagnostic means and its impact on medical ethics in Cuba, supported by the experiences and reflections of other authors in different countries.

Methods: Historical-logical analysis, documentary analysis and systematization were used, which contributed to differing or admitting reflections from other authors who addressed the problem caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in diagnostic media and medical ethics.

Development: It was approached how the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the decrease in diagnostic means and the implications of these in medical care, as well as the negative impact on medical ethics, addressed by different authors. Additionally, alternative strategies were suggested to benefit medical ethics.

Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on diagnostic means and has raised important ethical questions for health professionals. It is essential to work towards a more equitable and ethically sound health system