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Chapter-65 Ethical and Legal Issues in Tuberculosis Control

BOOK TITLE: Tuberculosis

Author
1. Porter John
ISBN
9788184485141
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10992_65
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
16
Author Affiliations
1. London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street London WC1E7HT, UK, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Abstract

This chapter begins with background information essential for understanding ethical and legal issues in TB are first presented. The ethics as they are traditionally understood in the east and west are described. Autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence, justice are all discussed. Legislation for infectious diseases in India and western countries is discussed. Ethical issues in TB control, such as, relationship of a TB patient with the health care provider, compliance and adherence to treatment, legal issues in TB control are all covered in detail.

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