Overview
Ethical dilemmas in public health are complex situations where conflicting values challenge decision-making. These dilemmas often arise in scenarios such as vaccine distribution, healthcare access, and responses to public health emergencies. Understanding the principles of autonomy, justice, benefic...
Key Terms
Example: Patients have the autonomy to refuse treatment.
Example: Equitable access to vaccines for all populations.
Example: Public health campaigns aim to improve community health.
Example: Health policies should avoid causing harm to vulnerable groups.
Example: Patients must be informed about risks before surgery.
Example: Policies regulating smoking in public places.
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Key Concepts
autonomyjusticebeneficencenon-maleficence