Legal Issues Affecting Children With Preexisting Conditions During Public Health Emergencies

• 2013

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• Lainie Rutkow; Jon Vernick; Lawrence Wissow; Gregory Tung; Felicity Marum; Daniel Barnett
PMID: 23641730DOI: https://doi.org/10.1089/bsp.2012.0066

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This article describes the legal challenges faced by children with preexisting health conditions during public health emergencies. It highlights issues like disrupted treatments and separation from caregivers. The shortage of pediatricians worsens these problems. The Department of Homeland Security urges better planning for children's needs in emergencies. Legal concerns include getting informed consent and ensuring access to medications. States may need special laws to protect separated children, and recommendations are provided for policymakers to improve emergency responses for kids with existing health issues.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Chronic Disease; Civil Defense; Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Federal Government; Health Policy; Health Services Accessibility; Informed Consent; Insurance, Health; Legislation, Drug; Pediatrics; State Government; Caregivers; Pediatricians; United States Department of Homeland Security; Emergencies

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University

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