Ethical Conduct of Humanitarian Medical Missions

• 2012

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• G. Richard Holt
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001/archfacial.2011.1643

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This paper discusses ethical considerations surrounding informed consent in the context of short-term medical missions (STMMs) in the international community. It describes the importance of respecting local cultures, working with local healthcare providers, and ensuring that their help is safe and effective. Overall, it guides medical teams to be responsible while providing aid during missions. This resource is related to a PPN podcast titled "A Global Connection."

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Ethics, Medical; Health Services Accessibility; Informed Consent; Global Health; Medical Missions

Institutions: University of Texas at San Antonio

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