Experiences Acquired During the COVID-19 Pandemic for the Future Organization of Work in Medical Education and Scientific Research

DImitrijević, Jovan and Simić, Jelena (2023) Experiences Acquired During the COVID-19 Pandemic for the Future Organization of Work in Medical Education and Scientific Research. Српско лекарско друштво, Београд.

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Abstract

Introduction/Objective: With the beginning of the pandemic and the announcement of the state of emergency, the healthcare system faced two unfamiliar issues. One was the treatment of the infected people and the timely receipt of protocols for assessment, triage, testing and therapy, and the other one was the protection of healthcare professionals. The aim of this study is to present experiences acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasize the importance of continuous medical education and multidisciplinary approach for work organization of healthcare professionals. Methods: The authors analyze the identified problem comprehensively, from a comparative law perspective, analyzing the legislation of European states and national laws. Results: In the first part of the study, we analyze the inclusion of certain medications in the treatment of patients with COVID-19 in EU countries and Serbia, while in the second part we analyze whether the right to safe and healthy working conditions was denied to healthcare professionals in Serbia during the pandemic. Since both of considered issues cause serious disputes between doctors and lawyers, it was necessary to prepare special strategies and protocols for the triage of the most vulnerable patients in case of a new pandemic, and to dedicate special attention to the organization of the work of healthcare professionals. We have determined that the human rights of healthcare workers have been violated and identified in which spheres of human rights violations have occurred in particular. Conclusion: Continuing medical education, respecting the rights of healthcare professionals and ensuring working conditions are necessary elements for a successful fight against health-related crises.

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