Persons with schizophrenia are vulnerable regarding human rights violations.The aim of this research is to systematically analyse judgements by the European Court Human Rights (ECtHR) involving persons schizophrenia.A systematic search ECtHR, using term 'schizophrenia'. Descriptive statistics and a qualitative thematic analysis were performed.A total n = 105 included, originating in 29 countries. Article 5 (Right liberty security) Convention on was ruled ECtHR have been violated 45.7%...

Transgender individuals experience limited access to healthcare. This results not least from experiences of discrimination which they are exposed in the health system. These contribute transgender having poorer than cis individuals, i.e. whose sex assigned at birth is line with their gender identity. It an ethical duty take effective measures minimize inequalities medical care. At best, such should also be assessed as appropriate perspective those affected order accepted and thus effective....

Abstract The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic constitutes not only a danger for public health, but may also threaten civil liberties. Looking at the examples of recent events in Poland and Hungary, authors argue that governments misuse their political advantage, thus endangering health. Political decisions taken to stem spread pandemics should be limited strictly proportionate situation.

The method of diagnosing diabetic retinopathy (DR) through artificial intelligence (AI)-based systems has been commercially available since 2018. This introduces new ethical challenges with regard to obtaining informed consent from patients. purpose this work is develop a checklist items be disclosed when DR AI in primary care setting.

To provide an ethical analysis of the implications usage artificial intelligence-supported clinical decision support systems (AI-CDSS) in geriatrics.Ethical based on normative arguments regarding use AI-CDSS geriatrics using a principle-based framework.Normative identified 29 articles geriatrics.Our is literature search that was done to determine are currently discussed AI-CDSS. The relevant were subjected detailed qualitative considerations Supplementary Datamentioned therein. We then...

Abstract With the introduction of an artificial intelligence-based dashboard into clinic, project SURGE-Ahead responds to importance improving perioperative geriatric patient treatment and continuity care. The use intelligence process analyze data automatically, aims at evidence-based evaluation patient’s health condition recommending options. However, its development raise ethical questions. To ascertain professional perspectives on clinical dashboard, we have conducted 19 semi-structured...

Smart sensors have been developed as diagnostic tools for rehabilitation to cover an increasing number of geriatric patients. They promise enable objective assessment complex movement patterns.This research aimed identify and analyze the conflicting ethical values associated with smart in provide guidance on best use all stakeholders, including technology developers, health professionals, patients, authorities.On basis a systematic literature search scientific databases PubMed ScienceDirect,...

Introduction Due to cultural, language, or legal barriers, members of social minority groups face challenges in access healthcare. Equality healthcare provision can be achieved through raised diversity awareness and competency professionals. The aim this research was explore the experiences attitudes professionals toward issue equal Croatia, Germany, Poland, Slovenia. Methods data reported come from semi-structured interviews with n = 39 were analyzed using methods content analysis thematic...

Individuals with disabilities (ID) suffer from restricted access to healthcare. This contributes their poorer health status and constitutes an ethical challenge. The aim of this research was systematically analyze judgments the European Court Human Rights (ECtHR) illustrate examples healthcare for ID.Through a search in ECtHR's database we identified dealing ID. resulted n = 329 judgments, which 55 were included analysis. A descriptive statistic performed on Articles Convention violation...

Individuals of sexual and gender minority (SGM) form a vulnerable group with specific healthcare needs that might be prone to experience discrimination restrictions regarding their access healthcare. As the judgments European Court Human Rights (ECtHR) offer normative perspective on these issues, we analyzed them systematically (1) identify whether in what manner ECtHR’s concern restriction for SGM individuals (2) categorize ways which are exposed. We conducted systematic search database use...

Abstract Background Social diversity can affect healthcare outcomes in situations when access to is limited for specific groups. Although the principle of equality one central topics on agenda European Union (EU), its scope field healthcare, however, relatively unexplored. The aim this study identify and systematically analyze primary secondary legislation EU Institutions that concern issue various minority In our research, we have concentrated three features diversity: a) gender identity...

Health crises such as the current COVID-19 pandemic pose challenges to conduct of clinical studies. Aspects research ethics, obtaining informed consent (IC), can be complicated. We are concerned with whether or not proper IC procedures were followed in context studies at Ulm University years 2020 2022. identified all protocols dealing that Research Ethics Committee has reviewed and voted on then performed a thematic analysis regarding following aspects: study type, handling IC, type patient...

With consideration of the progressing aging our societies, introduction smart sensor technology can contribute to improvement healthcare for older patients and reductions costs care. From clinical medico-ethical points view, advantages are copious. However, any ethical evaluation an a new in medical practice requires inclusion patients' perspectives their assessments. We have conducted qualitative, semi-structured, exploratory interviews with 11 order gain subjective opinions on use devices...

Abstract Background The aim of the study was a comparative analysis legislative measures against discrimination in healthcare on grounds a) race and ethnicity, b) religion belief, c) gender identity sexual orientation Croatia, Germany, Poland Slovenia. Methods We conducted search for documents national legal databases reviewed commentaries, scientific literature official reports equality bodies. integrated method with text critical interpretive approach. were examined their original...

The development of new methods in the field prenatal testing leads to an expansion information that needs be provided expectant mothers. aim this research is explore opinions and attitudes gynecologists Germany, Poland Russia towards access diagnostics these countries. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with n = 18 Russia. analyzed using content analysis thematic analysis. Visible all three countries a connection medicine politically socially contentious issue pregnancy termination....

Abstract Background Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) is an often-emergent condition, which lacks specific diagnostic tools. Personalised therapy could fill this gap but as every new technology, it raises issues of social justice. Our report aims at identification and analysis justice implications within the bigger ERA PerMed funded project development tailored immunotherapy for paediatric SIRS patients (TIPS) coordinated by Prof. Catharina Schütz from Technic University...

Abstract Background Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) is a rare disease often presenting emergency. While the aetiology varies, current diagnostic criteria do not allow differentiation. Hopes are placed on OMICs research and development of Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for personalised management. Our report aims at identification analysis AI-driven ethical issues within bigger ERA PerMed funded project tailored immunotherapy paediatric SIRS patients (TIPS) coordinated...

Abstract Background Pediatric Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenge that can be addressed through personalised therapy. Related ethical challenges are understudied. Our report aims at identification analysis of research ethics implications within the bigger ERA PerMed funded project development tailored immunotherapy for paediatric SIRS patients (TIPS) coordinated by Prof. Catharina Schütz from Technic University Dresden. Methods A...

Research for personalised therapies concerning the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) in children involves utilisation of OMICS technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Abstract Background Experiences of discrimination in healthcare lead to poorer mental and physical health for transgender individuals. There is evidence that trans-specialists, i.e. professionals specializing care, are an important source experienced by individuals healthcare. In this qualitative interview study, we explored the reasons possibly surprising finding analyzing subjective views trans-specialists on various issues related Methods We conducted 20 semi-structured, qualitative,...