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Public Health Ethics and Policy
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Privacy and Confidentiality
Ensuring individuals' health data and personal information are kept private. Case example: Protecting patient records from unauthorized access within a hospital.
Beneficence
Obligation to act in the best interest of the patient or population. Case example: A program to distribute free flu vaccines to vulnerable populations.
Autonomy
Refers to the right of individuals to make informed decisions about their own health and body without coercion or interference. Case example: An individual decides whether or not to receive a new type of vaccine.
Public Trust
Maintaining the population's trust in health institutions, which is crucial for public health measures' effectiveness. Case example: Transparent communication during a public health crisis.
Non-maleficence
The duty to do no harm. Healthcare providers must avoid treatments or interventions that might cause unnecessary harm. Case example: Deciding against the use of a medication with severe potential side effects when a safer alternative is available.
Justice
Focuses on the fair distribution of healthcare resources and services. Case example: Allocating limited ICU beds during a pandemic by considering both need and potential for recovery.
Respect for Persons
Acknowledges the value and autonomy of individuals by ensuring informed consent and honoring their choices. Case example: Healthcare professionals seeking informed consent before any medical procedure.
Health Equity
Striving for the highest level of health for all people by addressing avoidable inequalities and injustices. Case example: Interventions that aim to reduce health disparities in underprivileged communities.
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