Ethical Challenges in Short-Term Global Health Training

Trainees abroad for short-term experiences in global health can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the needs they perceive in local communities. This case will help trainees think through the ethical issues that arise when being asked to provide "ancillary benefits" – that is, benefits that might not be related to the original purpose of the training experience.

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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 5: Addressing "Ancillary Benefits" Matthew DeCamp, Joce Rodriguez , Gene Richardson, Michele Barry, Jeremy Sugarman Trainees abroad for short-term experiences in global health can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the needs they perceive in local communities. This case will help trainees think through the ethical issues that arise when being asked to provide "ancillary benefits" – that is, benefits that might not be related to the original purpose of the training experience. 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