Ethical issues in pediatric intensive care in developing countries: combining western technology and eastern wisdom.
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2005-04-07
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Application of traditional ethical principles in developing countries may not, indeed should not, conform to the western philosophy and ideology. The principle of distributive justice is of utmost importance when critical resources are scarce. There is no ethical imperative, nor is one followed even in the most advanced countries, that every citizen is entitled to the very best available care. However, a society must establish a uniform code of ethics that can be applied nationally, whereby all citizens are eligible for a minimum acceptable level of care. The traditional principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence and justice are still applicable in structuring an ethical framework that is most suited for the country's needs and resources.
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Sarnaik AP, Daphtary K, Sarnaik AA. Ethical issues in pediatric intensive care in developing countries: combining western technology and eastern wisdom. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2005 Apr; 72(4): 339-42