Pandemic analysis and bioethical considerations on early treatment

Abstract The global crisis caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, can be interpreted in different ways, including epidemic behavior, waves of impact on health systems and consequences of measures directly or indirectly linked to fighting the pandemic. Thus, the responses to these challenges must be comprehensive, covering the different levels of prevention. As a possible answer, early treatment should not be seen in isolation, but in a context of comprehensive care. This article presents ways to analyze the current crisis and the ethical elements relevant to early treatment.

摘要 引发新型冠状病毒肺炎（COVID-19）的严重急性呼吸综合征冠状病毒2型（SARS-CoV-2）所引发的全球危机，可从多个维度进行解读：涵盖疫情传播特征、对医疗体系造成冲击的多轮疫情浪潮，以及与抗击新冠疫情直接或间接相关的各类举措所产生的后续影响。因此，针对这些挑战的应对方案必须具备全面性，需覆盖不同层级的预防工作。作为应对该危机的可行路径之一，早期治疗不应被孤立看待，而应置于综合照护的整体框架之中。本文阐述了分析当前这场危机的若干路径，以及与早期治疗相关的伦理考量要素。