Citation

Berg J, King N. Am. J. Bioeth. 2006; 6(5): 3-5.

Affiliation

Case Western Reserve University, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, MIT Press)

DOI

10.1080/15265160600953889

PMID

16997809

Abstract

This essay considers the potential role of bioethics in disaster response planning and preparedness. Bioethicists can make substantial contributions, by ensuring that decision-making and distribution of resources during crises is carried out in a fair and just manner, as well as by examining the assumptions upon which disaster planning are based. Bioethicists should also be aware of potential pitfalls of overly-hasty engagement with this new field.

Language: en