Ethical Challenges in Short-Term Global Health Training

When traveling abroad for short-term experiences in global health, trainees frequently encounter cultural norms different from their own. Navigating these differences can be challenging, and trainees might experience a range of emotions when these situations arise. Developing cultural understanding is one way to help trainees deal with these situations, and help ensure a successful training experience.

In this case, we will discuss some ethical issues that arise when cultural norms differ. Let’s consider the following vignette.

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Ethical Challenges in Short-Term Global Health Training
Homepage About the Case Series Cases Developing Cultural Understanding Introduction Vignette 1 Vignette 2 Vignette 3 Conclusion Ensuring Personal Safety Introduction Vignette 1 Vignette 2 Vignette 3 Conclusion Exceeding Level of Training Introduction Vignette 1 Vignette 2 Vignette 3 Conclusion Ensuring Sustainable and Appropriate Benefits Introduction Vignette 1 Vignette 2 Vignette 3 Conclusion Addressing "Ancillary Benefits" Introduction Vignette 1 Vignette 2 Vignette 3 Conclusion Recognizing Burdens Introduction Vignette 1 Vignette 2 Vignette 3 Conclusion Shifting Resources Introduction Vignette 1 Vignette 2 Vignette 3 Conclusion Telling the "Truth" Introduction Vignette 1 Vignette 2 Vignette 3 Conclusion Selecting a Research Project Introduction Vignette 1 Vignette 2 Vignette 3 Conclusion Understanding Informed Consent for Research Introduction Vignette 1 Vignette 2 Vignette 3 Conclusion Additional Resources (pdf) Acknowledgements and Funding Contact Us	CASE 1: Developing Cultural Understanding Joce Rodriguez, Matthew DeCamp, Gene Richardson, Jeremy Sugarman, Michele Barry When traveling abroad for short-term experiences in global health, trainees frequently encounter cultural norms different from their own. Navigating these differences can be challenging, and trainees might experience a range of emotions when these situations arise. Developing cultural understanding is one way to help trainees deal with these situations, and help ensure a successful training experience. In this case, we will discuss some ethical issues that arise when cultural norms differ. Let’s consider the following vignette. If you have not yet told us about yourself, please consider doing so now. Click here >> Click to proceed