Medical neutrality
Medical Neutrality
Medical neutrality (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl njuːˈtrælɪti/) refers to a principle of non-interference with medical services in times of armed conflict and civil unrest. The concept is rooted in the Hippocratic Oath, which requires medical professionals to treat all patients without discrimination.
Etymology
The term "medical neutrality" is derived from the words "medical", relating to the science of medicine, and "neutrality", which refers to the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement.
Related Terms
- Hippocratic Oath: An oath historically taken by physicians and other healthcare professionals swearing to practice medicine ethically and honestly.
- Geneva Conventions: A series of international treaties that dictate the standards of international law for humanitarian treatment in war.
- Human Rights: The basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled.
- War Crime: An action carried out during the conduct of a war that violates accepted international rules of war.
- International Humanitarian Law: A set of rules which seek, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical neutrality
- Wikipedia's article - Medical neutrality
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