Question

Society faces problems that affect all of its citizens and require a collaboration between the healthcare system and many other community services. As an example of these problems, choose domestic violence (Chapter 20) or disaster relief (Chapter 21) and answer the following. 1. What are the ethics issues for society? 2. How does this issue challenge the healthcare system?

Answer 1

1, Domestic violence will include physical abuse, psychological abuse,coercion, threats, economic abuse etc..

Ethical issues play a important role in domestic violence in case of violence against women..it focus on challenge to be addressed for the women like safety Interview, confidentiality procedures with complete private setting.. ethical responsibility of investigating concerned with health aspects need to obtain informed consent..it is important to respect for individuals, non - maleficent, beneficence and justice..WHO recommend for ethical and safety recommendation for research on domestic violence against women..

2, it is important to focus on ethical and methodological challenges to protect the volunteer..it minimize risk to respondents investigators should be sensitive to the freedom of movement of women.. women can be free to choose Interview time, transportation costs should be paid through funds available for the study..meals should be paid on time if the Interview delayed..so it is must for ethical principles respect for autonomy and protection of vulnerable people..women expect from medical facilities that doctor or attending staff will use skills and tools to treat their wounds, pain and they will get back their life..both psychological and physical concern important for their well being..