COVID-19 News
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An Ethical Framework to Guide Hospitals During COVID-19
Jeffrey Kahn Q&A about JHU-led project to guide hospitals through the ethics of resource allocation
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No Visitors in the Hospital … Unless You’re in Labor?
Hecht-Levi Fellow Marielle Gross considers no-visit policies’ impact on patient care
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Publishing During the COVID-19 Epidemic: Prompt Conclusions or Quality Studies?
Prof. Michael Erdek cautions against a rush to faulty judgment
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Looming Blood Shortage Raises Ethical Questions about Allocation
Berman Institute Director Jeffrey Kahn publishes NY Daily News commentary
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JHU Faculty Express Urgent Concern about Covid-19 Spread in Prison
More than 200 sign letter urging Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to take action
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An Approach for Rationing Care During the Pandemic
Faculty share insights from Berman Institute project in Washington Post commentary
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Overview: Ethical Concerns in Responding to Coronavirus
Berman Institute experts discuss critical principles
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Failure to Respect Needs of Vulnerable Groups Will Undermine Response
Read Prof. Berger's BMJ paper: "Covid-19: Control Measures Must Be Equitable and Inclusive"
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COVID-19’s Impact on Berman Institute Operations
Key resources and frequent updates for the Johns Hopkins University community
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Commentary: Coronavirus Could Result in School Closings in the U.S.
We must make sure these closings meet the needs of low-income children. Our Ruth Faden writes that, "Home alone, hungry and scared, is not an ethically acceptable outcome for any child during a pandemic." in the Baltimore Sun.