Citation

Björn GJ, Björn A. Nord. J. Psychiatry 2004; 58(3): 193-198.

Affiliation

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden. Gunilla.Jarkman-Bjorn@lio.se

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08039480410006223

PMID

15204205

Abstract

Basic ethical principles are worth analysing step by step when dealing with refugee children and their families. Three issues where potential ethical conflicts might arise for healthcare professionals in treating refugees with different cultural background are pointed out--traumatic life events, hierarchy and repatriation. An ethical analysis of the decision to admit a traumatized teenage refugee to a psychiatric ward is discussed with respect for the ethical principles autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence and justice. There are both gains and losses, which are valued differently depending on the actors involved.

Language: en