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Is there a right to a fully vaccinated care team?
- Source :
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Clinical Ethics . Sep2022, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p235-240. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Although COVID-19 vaccines are free and readily available in the United States, many healthcare workers remain unvaccinated, potentially exposing their patients to a life-threatening pathogen. This paper reviews the ethical and legal factors surrounding patient requests to limit their care teams exclusively to vaccinated providers. Key factors that shape policy in this area include patient autonomy, the rights of healthcare workers, and the duties of healthcare institutions. Hospitals must also balance the rights of interested parties in the context of logistical constraints, equity, and public health considerations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MEDICAL personnel
*VACCINATION
*RIGHT to health
*PATIENT autonomy
*EMPLOYEE rights
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14777509
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Ethics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 158425512
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/14777509221077391