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- Title
Bioethics meets Ebola: exploring the moral landscape.
- Authors
Thompson, Alison K.
- Abstract
Introduction: The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa raised ethical issues about structural disadvantage; the duty to care of healthcare workers; the use and study of unregistered agents; the use of restrictive measures like mass quarantine and the importance of public trust. Sources of data: WHO reports, literature on EVD and ethics. Areas of agreement: The use of restrictive measures and the testing of unregistered agents is ethical if support for individuals or communities is provided. Areas of controversy: Controversy exists over ethical trial design for the study of unregistered agents and over the limits of the duty to care. Growing points: The role of the WHO in outbreak control and research oversight needs rethinking and further support. Solidarity in global health needs fostering. Areas timely for developing research: Research is needed on how to restore and enhance health systems and public trust in EVD-affected countries.
- Subjects
WEST Africa; BIOETHICS; EBOLA virus disease; MEDICAL care; WORLD Health Organization
- Publication
British Medical Bulletin, 2016, Vol 117, Issue 1, p5
- ISSN
0007-1420
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/bmb/ldv055