VOICED : Buenos Aires aprueba ley para garantizar “la despedida” a enfermos de covid-19

The Buenos Aires Legislature approved a law allowing a family member to accompany terminal COVID-19 patients. The law aims to prevent patients from dying in isolation. Accompanying individuals must be healthy and not pregnant. Hospitals will provide biosecurity equipment and psychological support. Currently, only a few facilities allow this practice, but similar initiatives are expanding across Argentina. The Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team is involved in providing recommendations and training. The country is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.

What is the age range for family members allowed to accompany terminally ill COVID-19 patients according to the new law?

• 25 to 70 years

• 18 to 60 years

• 15 to 55 years

• 20 to 65 years

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a family member accompanying a terminally ill COVID-19 patient?

• Must be a healthcare professional

• Must not have pre-existing conditions

• Must be provided with biosecurity equipment

• Must not be pregnant

What additional support is provided to family members accompanying terminally ill COVID-19 patients?

• Transportation services

• Legal advice

• Financial support

• Psychological support

What is the main goal of the projects being implemented in various Argentine provinces regarding COVID-19 deaths?

• To improve vaccination rates

• To humanize the experience of death

• To increase hospital capacity

• To reduce the number of COVID-19 cases

Which organization is involved in providing recommendations and training for handling COVID-19 deaths in Argentina?

• World Health Organization

• Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team

• Red Cross

• Doctors Without Borders