Controversies and Challenges of Mass Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in Italy: Medico-Legal Perspectives and Considerations
The worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 and the pandemic has resulted in a serious global crisis in the health, social and economic spheres. After an initial period of enthusiasm related to the efficacy of vaccines, in many European countries, a growing distrust in the population has matured, due to the...
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| description | The worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 and the pandemic has resulted in a serious global crisis in the health, social and economic spheres. After an initial period of enthusiasm related to the efficacy of vaccines, in many European countries, a growing distrust in the population has matured, due to the reporting of severe adverse effects. Throughout the world, some cases of adverse events after the administration of the vaccine have been reported. In this communication, we want to discuss all the medico-legal aspects related to the global vaccination companion in terms of medical professional responsibility, informed consent and vaccination obligation, with particular attention to the Italian situation. Health professionals are tasked with promoting confidence in vaccination for the general population. Complete and detailed information and reliance on scientific research is essential to understand the great importance of the vaccination campaign. From a criminal point of view, we must avoid blaming health professionals in the case of side effects. At the same time, we must protect the population, ensuring compliance with the indications, guidelines, and an adequate method of administration. On the other hand, from a civil law perspective, it is correct to ensure full protection of those rare cases in which the administration of the vaccine is related to adverse events. Without a broad and global vaccination campaign, it will be impossible to overcome COVID-19. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-70de60a35a5c47039f8837a4670ab75a2023-11-22T13:17:52ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322021-09-0199116310.3390/healthcare9091163Controversies and Challenges of Mass Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in Italy: Medico-Legal Perspectives and ConsiderationsRosario Barranco0Gabriele Rocca1Andrea Molinelli2Francesco Ventura3Department of Legal and Forensic Medicine, University of Genova, Via De’ Toni 12, 16132 Genova, ItalyDepartment of Legal and Forensic Medicine, University of Genova, Via De’ Toni 12, 16132 Genova, ItalyDepartment of Legal and Forensic Medicine, University of Genova, Via De’ Toni 12, 16132 Genova, ItalyDepartment of Legal and Forensic Medicine, University of Genova, Via De’ Toni 12, 16132 Genova, ItalyThe worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 and the pandemic has resulted in a serious global crisis in the health, social and economic spheres. After an initial period of enthusiasm related to the efficacy of vaccines, in many European countries, a growing distrust in the population has matured, due to the reporting of severe adverse effects. Throughout the world, some cases of adverse events after the administration of the vaccine have been reported. In this communication, we want to discuss all the medico-legal aspects related to the global vaccination companion in terms of medical professional responsibility, informed consent and vaccination obligation, with particular attention to the Italian situation. Health professionals are tasked with promoting confidence in vaccination for the general population. Complete and detailed information and reliance on scientific research is essential to understand the great importance of the vaccination campaign. From a criminal point of view, we must avoid blaming health professionals in the case of side effects. At the same time, we must protect the population, ensuring compliance with the indications, guidelines, and an adequate method of administration. On the other hand, from a civil law perspective, it is correct to ensure full protection of those rare cases in which the administration of the vaccine is related to adverse events. Without a broad and global vaccination campaign, it will be impossible to overcome COVID-19.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/9/1163COVID-19legal medicinevaccineprofessional liability |
| spellingShingle | Rosario Barranco Gabriele Rocca Andrea Molinelli Francesco Ventura Controversies and Challenges of Mass Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in Italy: Medico-Legal Perspectives and Considerations Healthcare COVID-19 legal medicine vaccine professional liability |
| title | Controversies and Challenges of Mass Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in Italy: Medico-Legal Perspectives and Considerations |
| title_full | Controversies and Challenges of Mass Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in Italy: Medico-Legal Perspectives and Considerations |
| title_fullStr | Controversies and Challenges of Mass Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in Italy: Medico-Legal Perspectives and Considerations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Controversies and Challenges of Mass Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in Italy: Medico-Legal Perspectives and Considerations |
| title_short | Controversies and Challenges of Mass Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in Italy: Medico-Legal Perspectives and Considerations |
| title_sort | controversies and challenges of mass vaccination against sars cov 2 in italy medico legal perspectives and considerations |
| topic | COVID-19 legal medicine vaccine professional liability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/9/1163 |
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