Some ethical concerns related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Ali Montazeri

doi:10.34171/mjiri.34.53

Some ethical concerns related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Med J Islam Repub Iran. 2020 May 27:34:53. doi: 10.34171/mjiri.34.53. eCollection 2020.

Author

Ali Montazeri¹

Affiliation

¹ Population Health Research Group, Health Metrics Research Center, Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

Although there are many important concerns related to coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), ethical issues should remain the top priority since the humanistic dimension of the recent pandemic is of prime importance. This short commentary highlights some ethical concerns related to (COVID-19). Political misuse, caring for older adults, and spread of harmful information are the 3 main issues that are addressed. It is hoped that those who can influence communities at large consider these issues for better public's health.

Keywords: COVID-19; Coronavirus; Ethics.

Publication types

Editorial