Ethical values in health care: an Indian-Swedish co-operation.
The aim of this report is to present an example of a multidisciplinary Indian-Swedish co-operation on ethics in health care. It is based on a conference held in Asia Plateau, Panchgani, Maharasthra, India in 1998. The emphasis is on ethical values that are important for consumers of health care and professionals, and also for different cultures in developed and developing countries. The importance of human dignity is stressed. Sixteen recommendations are given in an appendix.
Hamrin
Elisabeth
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Department of Medicine and Care/Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, SE 581 85 Linköping, Sweden. elisabeth.hamrin@omv.liu.se
Potdar
Naina S
NS
Anand
Raj K
RK
D019049:Developed Countries; D003906:Developing Countries; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007391:International Cooperation; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012945:Social Values; D013548:Sweden