<i>Letter to the Editor:</i> Risk of Suicide in People Whose Family Members Have Died from COVID-19: The Importance of an Empathetic Relationship in Medical Care and Psychological Help

Barranco, Rosario; Errico, Stefano; Ventura, Francesco

doi:10.1089/pop.2020.0320

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“…Obviously, the use/abuse of these substances has also increased in relation to the psycho-physical stress induced by the different measures taken by governments to reduce the spread of infection [ 43 ]. During the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health concerns assumed a clinical relevance, although it is not yet clear whether the etiology of the neurological and psychiatric symptoms observed in patients with COVID-19 were attributable to the virus itself, or alternatively, to the stress related to a pandemic or to pharmacological treatment [ 123 ]. At the same time, the search for effective drugs against COVID-19, as well as the difficulty for developing countries to implement effective vaccination campaigns, has meant that many people have resorted to the online drug market, buying dangerous substances and/or counterfeit drugs [ 124 ].…”

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Practice of Forensic Medicine: An Overview

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, forensic sciences, on the one hand, contributed to gaining knowledge about different aspects of the pandemic, while on the other hand, forensic professionals were called on to quickly adapt their activities to respond adequately to the changes imposed by the pandemic. This review aims to clarify the state of the art in forensic medicine at the time of COVID-19, discussing the following: the influence of external factors on forensic activities, the impact of autopsy practice on COVID-19 and vice-versa, the persistence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in post-mortem samples, forensic personnel activities during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the global vaccination program and forensic sciences, forensic undergraduate education during and after the imposed COVID-19 lockdown, and the medico-legal implications in medical malpractice claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly influenced different aspects of human life, and, accordingly, the practical activities of forensic sciences that are defined as multidisciplinary, involving different expertise. Indeed, the activities are very different, including crime scene investigation (CSI), external examination, autopsy, and genetic and toxicological examinations of tissues and/or biological fluids. At the same time, forensic professionals may have direct contact with subjects in life, such as in the case of abuse victims (in some cases involving children), collecting biological samples from suspects, or visiting subjects in the case of physical examinations. In this scenario, forensic professionals are called on to implement methods to prevent the SARS-CoV-2 infection risk, wearing adequate PPE, and working in environments with a reduced risk of infection. Consequently, in the pandemic era, the costs involved for forensic sciences were substantially increased.

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Practice of Forensic Medicine: An Overview

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“…The worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 and the pandemic has led to a serious global crisis in the health, social and economic spheres. Throughout the world, various governments have implemented containment measures and social barriers to reduce contagion from COVID-19, such as the use of face masks, social distancing, generalized lockdowns and movement restrictions [ 1 , 2 ]. The hope of winning the global battle against COVID-19 was given by the approvals of vaccines, capable of preventing the SARS-CoV-2 disease.…”

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Controversies and Challenges of Mass Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in Italy: Medico-Legal Perspectives and Considerations

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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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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Experience at an Academic Medical Examiner’s Office

Prahlow,

Jones,

Bailey

et al. 2024

Academic Forensic Pathology

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Introduction: The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in a great deal of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Since most deaths related to COVID-19 are currently considered natural, and they tend to occur following a clinically recognized illness, many medical examiner/coroner offices within the United States do not take jurisdiction over the majority of COVID-19 deaths. Methods: In this review, we present the experience of a medium-sized medical examiner’s office affiliated with an academic medical school institution, over the first 15 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Compared to a 15-month period that immediately preceded the pandemic, our office experienced a significant increase in the total number of reported deaths, scene investigations, full autopsies, natural deaths, accidents, homicides, and drug-related deaths, but a decrease in the number of suicides. Overall, our office performed 5 autopsies during the study period where COVID-19 was considered the primary cause of death, 4 cases where COVID-19 was considered a contributory cause of death, and 28 cases where COVID-19 testing was positive, but COVID-19 was not contributory to death. Discussion: The COVID-19 pandemic was accompanied by a sizeable increase in work volume within our academic medical examiner’s office. Although this increased workload was not related to a large number of COVID-19-related deaths investigated by the office, there were numerous areas of increased workload that were likely secondarily related to the conditions associated with the pandemic.

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Letter to the Editor: Risk of Suicide in People Whose Family Members Have Died from COVID-19: The Importance of an Empathetic Relationship in Medical Care and Psychological Help

Cited by 3 publications

References 4 publications

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Practice of Forensic Medicine: An Overview

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Practice of Forensic Medicine: An Overview

Controversies and Challenges of Mass Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 in Italy: Medico-Legal Perspectives and Considerations

SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Experience at an Academic Medical Examiner’s Office

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