Aspectos jurídicos, sociais e da saúde gerados pela Pandemia da COVID 19

Abstract

This is an observational, cross-sectional, exploratory, and analytical study, whose overall objective was to evaluate the legal, social, and health aspects generated by the COVID-19 pandemic, translated into six specific objectives. The first one evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the treatment of head and neck cancer in Brazil; the second aimed to assess the possibility of adopting tele-expertise in Brazil as an alternative to the restrictions generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The third specific objective studied the social repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of solidarity. The fourth and fifth specific objectives assessed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on two vulnerable groups - prisoners and indigenous peoples. The last objective described the understanding of Brazilian federal judges regarding the ramifications of the COVID-19 vaccine. To achieve this objective, a survey was conducted with Brazilian federal judges regarding the implications of vaccination, including the compulsory nature of vaccination, the application of indirect coercive measures, the freedom to oppose the vaccination campaign, the privacy of those who have been immunized, the identification of priority groups, and the possibility of commercialization by private entities. The research revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the treatment of head and neck cancer in Brazil; highlighted the need to adopt tele expertise; identified an increase in solidarity among people; emphasized the need to readjust strategies for dealing with indigenous peoples and incarcerated individuals in times of health crises. Regarding federal judges, the study indicated that the majority are in favor of compulsory COVID-19 vaccination and imposing sanctions on those who resist; disapprove of anti-vaccination movements; consider the actions of the Judiciary and Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) legitimate, and support the adoption of a health passport. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic deeply affected society, especially the most vulnerable groups, demanding a repositioning of conduct and management, as well as the need to realign with scientific principles.