Mandatory vaccination for healthcare workers: an ethical dilemma?
- Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Vaccines are advocated as the best defence against COVID-19. While most NHS staff, including ambulance clinicians, have been vaccinated, some remain hesitant. All health and social care staff, with some exemptions, were originally expected to be fully vaccinated by 1 April 2022. However, this is currently on hold due to the recent reconsideration by the Secretary of State.There are ethical arguments against and in favour of mandatory vaccination. Arguments against include potential harm and loss...