[Liability and legal security of healthcare professionals in the context of a pandemic].

Rev Med Chil

Facultad de Ciencias Jurídicas, Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta, Chile.

Published: February 2021

This paper deals with the relevance of bioethical guidelines for the prioritization of patient care. These guidelines should guide health professionals' triage procedures in exceptional situations of resource shortage. Also, they would contribute to evaluate the legal liability of professionals in these situations.

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