RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Benefits and Risks of Visitor Restrictions for Hospitalized Children During the COVID Pandemic JF Pediatrics JO Pediatrics FD American Academy of Pediatrics SP e2020000786 DO 10.1542/peds.2020-000786 VO 146 IS 2 A1 Virani, Alice K. A1 Puls, Henry T. A1 Mitsos, Rebecca A1 Longstaff, Holly A1 Goldman, Ran D. A1 Lantos, John D. YR 2020 UL http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/146/2/e2020000786.abstract AB To control the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, the virus responsible for coronavirus disease 2019, many hospitals have strict visitor restriction policies. These policies often prohibit both parents from visiting at the same time or having grandparents or other family members visit at all. We discuss cases in which such policies created ethical dilemmas and possibly called for compassionate exceptions from the general rules.