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Public Health Ethics

Public Health Ethics Frameworks are structured approaches that guide decision-making in public health by balancing individual rights and community well-being, addressing ethical dilemmas, and promoting equitable health outcomes. These frameworks consider principles such as justice, beneficence, and respect for autonomy in the context of population health interventions.

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Public health ethics frameworks are essential for guiding decisions that affect community health. They help balance individual rights with the collective good, ensuring that health policies are fair and just. By understanding key ethical principles such as justice, autonomy, beneficence, and non-mal...

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Key Terms

Justice
Fair distribution of health resources.

Example: Ensuring equal access to vaccines.

Autonomy
Respecting individuals' rights to make their own health decisions.

Example: Allowing patients to refuse treatment.

Beneficence
The obligation to act for the benefit of others.

Example: Providing free health screenings.

Non-maleficence
The duty to not harm patients.

Example: Avoiding harmful medical procedures.

Public Health
The science of protecting and improving community health.

Example: Disease prevention programs.

Ethical Dilemma
A situation where a choice must be made between conflicting ethical principles.

Example: Choosing between individual rights and public safety.

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Key Concepts

JusticeAutonomyBeneficenceNon-maleficence