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Document 1947
DOCN M94A1947
TI Ethical criteria for decisions on the distribution of scarce resources
in AIDS care and research.
DT 9412
AU Benn C; Christian Medical Commission, World Council of Churches, Geneva.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):415 (abstract no. PD0268). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370628
AB OBJECTIVE: AIDS with its social and economic consequences especially in
poor countries creates ethical dilemmas for the fair distribution of
scarce resources. Criteria need to be developed for ethically justified
decision making. METHODS: Various philosophical theories of distributive
justice are analyzed with reference to different cultural and religious
convictions. The findings are applied to the problems of AIDS treatment
in resource-poor communities, research priorities, criteria for vaccine
trials and international sharing of resources. RESULTS: Most concepts
define justice as equity. Resources have to be distributed according to
need. Research should benefit the most affected, respect cultural values
and require the full participation of the communities concerned.
CONCLUSION: Countries with high HIV prevalence rates have received only
a limited share of international resources for prevention and care.
Research priorities need to be adapted to principles of justice.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*THERAPY Culture *Ethics,
Professional *Health Care Rationing Human HIV Seroprevalence
International Cooperation Poverty Religion Research *Social Justice
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).