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Playing God and other Ethical Issues in Medical Missions

Playing God and other Ethical Issues in Medical Missions

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David Stevens

David Stevens

Dec 3, 2014

How do you “Do No Harm” when you are often practicing beyond your training? How do you treat everyone “fairly” in a context of unlimited need and limited resources of time, equipment, supplies and staffing? Using real life examples, we will examine the practical application of the ethical principles of non-malfeasance, benevolence, autonomy and justice in the difficult situations faced by many medical missionaries.

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