| The challenges and ethical dilemmas of a military medical officer serving with a peacekeeping operation in regard to the medical care of the local population. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16199596 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Medical Officers serving with their national contingents in peacekeeping operations are faced with difficult ethical decisions in regard to their obligations to the local civilian population. Such populations may be under-resourced in regard to medical care, and vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. Though the medical officer may support the local medical services, he/she should never undermine these resources. Adopting a human rights approach and observing the requirements of ethical medicine, aids the doctor in prioritising his/her duties. At times there may be conflict with one's own military superiors. It is wise to discuss potential difficulties prior to setting out on the mission. Human rights abuses cannot be ignored. The medical officer has a duty to do his/her best to report their observations so as to prevent abuse or to bring it to an end. |
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Authors:
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J Tobin |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of medical ethics Volume: 31 ISSN: 0306-6800 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Ethics Publication Date: 2005 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-10-03 Completed Date: 2006-01-31 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7513619 Medline TA: J Med Ethics Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 571-4 Citation Subset: E; IM |
Affiliation:
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St Bricins Military Hospital, Infirmary Rd, Dublin 7, Ireland. tobinjp@indigo.ie |
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Conflict (Psychology) Culture Health Care Rationing / ethics Health Resources / ethics, organization & administration Health Services / ethics Human Rights Human Rights Abuses / prevention & control Humans Interprofessional Relations Military Medicine / ethics* Military Personnel / psychology Moral Obligations Social Responsibility War* |
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