Primary Care Perspectives: Episode 93 - Medical Ethics and COVID-19 Vaccines

In this episode, we explore the ethical considerations around the development and distribution of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines with Chris Feudtner, MD, PhD, MPH, Director of Research for the Justin Michael Ingerman Center for Palliative Care and Endowed Chair in Medical Ethics at CHOP. He discusses how are advisory groups are deciding who will receive priority immunization given limited supply, logistical distribution challenges, the question of equitable access, ethical considerations of including kids in vaccine trials, the mandate question, counseling parents and more. Published December 2020.

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