Ethical Challenges in Short-Term Global Health Training

In some short-term training experiences, trainees might volunteer (or be asked) to perform tasks beyond the scope of their training. These situations raise a host of ethical issues. We will consider some of those issues in this case.

Of note, this case will not cover the legal issues associated with licensure, liability, and scope of practice in different countries. While important, they are beyond the scope of this brief case.
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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 3: Exceeding Level of Training Gene Richardson, Matthew DeCamp, Joce Rodriguez , Jeremy Sugarman, Michele Barry In some short-term training experiences, trainees might volunteer (or be asked) to perform tasks beyond the scope of their training. These situations raise a host of ethical issues. We will consider some of those issues in this case. Of note, this case will not cover the legal issues associated with licensure, liability, and scope of practice in different countries. While important, they are beyond the scope of this brief case. 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