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Zielinski, Henryk Leszek

Health and humanitarian concerns : principles and ethics : guidelines for Red Cross/Red Crescent Health Professionals / Henryk Leszek Zielinski. — Dordrecht [etc.] : Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 24 cm

117 p. ; 24 cm . — (Nijhoff law specials)

Sumario: The fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement -- Introduction -- RC/RC humanitarian mandate (Unique character of the Red Cross/Red Crescent. Ethical codes and RC/RC health professionals) -- Humanitarian concerns in action (Natural disasters and breaches of principles and ethics. Forced feeding. Torture or ill-treatment. Participation in punishment. Assistance to the abused and neglected. Biomedical research. Selling of organs. HIV and AIDS discrimination. Blood donation. Consent for surgery) -- Conclusion

ISBN 0-7923-2963-5

1. International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement . 2. Ayuda humanitaria . 3. Derechos humanos . 4. Catástrofes naturales . I. Nijhoff law specials . II. Title.

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