Physicians persecuted for ethical practice in Nepal

Physicians persecuted for ethical practice in Nepal

Since the declaration of a state of emergency in Nepal in November 2001, the freedoms of expression, association and movement have been suspended. Health professionals are under pressure and scrutiny since both sides want to use their skills to treat their wounded. In addition, the ethical right of...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Lancet (British edition) 2002-04, Vol.27, p.1519-1519
Hauptverfasser: Sharma, G K, Osti, B, Sharma, B
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Ethical conduct
Health professionals
Human rights
Nepal
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Zusammenfassung:Since the declaration of a state of emergency in Nepal in November 2001, the freedoms of expression, association and movement have been suspended. Health professionals are under pressure and scrutiny since both sides want to use their skills to treat their wounded. In addition, the ethical right of health professionals to practise medicine without prejudice has come under threat through a recent government directive. (Quotes from original text)
ISSN:0140-6736