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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Ethical issues for global surgical engagement: The case of obstetric surgery

Clark M. Johnson, Timothy R.B. Johnson

2018

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Summary

This paper explores ethical dimensions of global surgical engagement, using obstetric surgery as a case study to examine the moral complexities of international surgical interventions. As suggested by the title and Johns Hopkins affiliation, the authors appear to analyse tensions between high-income and low-income country contexts, exploring frameworks for ethical practice in maternal surgical care delivery. The paper likely contributes to broader discourse on responsible global health partnerships and surgical capacity strengthening.

UK applicability

Whilst focused on global surgical engagement, the ethical frameworks discussed may inform United Kingdom surgical professionals and organisations involved in international obstetric training, partnerships, and capacity building. UK-based surgical societies and institutions engaged in global health work could draw on the paper's ethical principles to guide partnership design and practice.

Key measures

Ethical frameworks, principles of global surgical engagement, obstetric surgery capacity

Outcomes reported

The paper examined ethical considerations and frameworks relevant to international surgical engagement, specifically within obstetric surgery contexts. It appears to address tensions between beneficence, autonomy, justice, and sustainability in global health interventions.

Theme
Policy, governance & rights
Subject
Food & agricultural policy
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Global
System type
Other
Catalogue ID
BFmokjoedi-owt2na

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