Dear Readers,
In this issue you will find a selection of articles dealing with the facets of the COVID -19 pandemic. The focus is on the responsibility of the State; the restrictions on individual freedoms; the ethical-legal dilemmas of palliative sedation; and the connection between the bills on COVID -19 submitted to the Chamber of Deputies and the powers of Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency. The issue also addresses the importance of child-centered care and the human rights of pediatric patients, and discusses health care managers' perspectives on the phenomenon of justicialization.
The short note and review are texts that further enrich the variety of topics covered. Enjoy the read and share it among your colleagues!