Truth and transparency in a time of crisis

Kathleen L Collins; Howard Markel; Andrew P Lieberman

doi:10.1172/jci.insight.138132

Truth and transparency in a time of crisis

JCI Insight. 2020 Mar 17;5(6):e138132. doi: 10.1172/jci.insight.138132.

Authors

Kathleen L Collins, Howard Markel, Andrew P Lieberman

Abstract

Lessons from history underline the importance of having direct lines of communication to and from public health officials, who must remain free from policital bias in times of crisis.

Publication types

Editorial
Historical Article

MeSH terms

COVID-19*
History, 20th Century
Humans
Influenza Pandemic, 1918-1919 / history*
Public Health / history*
SARS-CoV-2
Truth Disclosure*