Exam 5: Public Health Ethics

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Human rights may be regarded as individual in nature, and thus the "rights" of one are weighed heavily. However, the mission of public health is the protection and safety of the larger community, and in certain cases individual human rights must be trumped by the need to protect the larger population and improve the health of the community.

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The five key characteristics are:
Transparency: Decisions are made evident to all stakeholders and to the public.
Inclusiveness: Stakeholders (or their representatives) should participate in the decision-making process.
Reasonableness: Decisions should be based on the best evidence available and the shared values of the stakeholders.
Responsiveness: Process should address the concerns that produced the need for the decision.
Accountability: Decision-makers must be held accountable for their decisions.

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To improve the dissemination of public health ethics information, resources such as the Public Health Code of Ethics should be made available to all professionals involved in the public health system. In addition, action needs to be taken to improve communication with foreign countries regarding public health ethics. This is necessary as the health of most nations is interconnected via international travel as well as economically through foreign trade. Another means to improve public health ethics recognition is through appeals to private institutions that can impact the health of populations, such as industrial manufacturers. Through health education and collaboration, these private institutions can garner a better understanding and ability to balance their need to generate profit with their role in helping to protect the environment and their employees.