Between universalism and relativism: a conceptual exploration of problems in formulating and applying international biomedical ethical guidelines.
Between universalism and relativism: a conceptual exploration of problems in formulating and applying international biomedical ethical guidelines.
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在普遍主义与相对主义之间:对制定和应用国际生物医学伦理准则问题的概念探索。
DOI:
10.1136/jme.2003.003194
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发表时间:
2004
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4.1
通讯作者:
Tangwa,GB
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作者:
Tangwa,GB
In this paper, the author attempts to explore some of the problems connected with the formulation and application of international biomedical ethical guidelines, with particular reference to Africa. Recent attempts at revising and updating some international medical ethical guidelines have been bedevilled by intractable controversies and wrangling regarding both the content and formulation. From the vantage position of relative familiarity with both African and Western contexts, and the privilege of having been involved in the revision and updating of one of the international ethical guidelines, the author reflects broadly on these issues and attempts prescribing an approach from both the theoretical and practical angles liable to mitigate, if not completely eliminate, some of the problems and difficulties.