Ethics framework for use in acute paediatric settings during COVID-19 pandemic, RCPCH (updated 7th January 2021)

This ethical framework is a modification of guidance developed for treatment decisions relating to adults. The principles relating to decisions for children in the setting of the pandemic are the same as those for adults. The framework emphasises that decisions should be ethically consistent and apply to patients both with COVID-related and non-COVID related illness. Updates in this version (8 January 2021) Addition of section on prioritisation of non-critical care treatment.
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