IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 1238: New Intravenous Calcimimetic Agents: New Options, New Problems. An Example on How Clinical, Economical and Ethical Considerations Affect Choice of Treatment

Conclusions. In a context of person-centered medicine, autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence should weight more than economic justice. While ethical discussions are not aimed at finding “the right answer” but asking “the right questions”, this example can raise awareness of the importance of including an ethical analysis in the choice of “economically relevant” drugs.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 13, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Giorgina Barbara Piccoli Tiziana Trabace Antoine Chatrenet Carlos Alberto Carranza de La Torre Lurlinys Gendrot Louise Nielsen Antioco Fois Giulia Santagati Patrick Saulnier Nicola Panocchia Tags: Article Source Type: research