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World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. Aug 6, 2013; 4(3): 47-48
Published online Aug 6, 2013. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v4.i3.47
Published online Aug 6, 2013. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v4.i3.47
Are medical ethics universal or culture specific
Furqaan Ahmed, Department of Gastroenterology, South City Hospital, Karachi 75350, Pakistan
Author contributions: Ahmed F solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Furqaan Ahmed, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, South City Hospital, 128C KDA Scheme #1, Karachi 75350, Pakistan. furqaan@hotmail.com
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Received: April 1, 2013
Revised: June 13, 2013
Accepted: June 18, 2013
Published online: August 6, 2013
Processing time: 121 Days and 23.4 Hours
Revised: June 13, 2013
Accepted: June 18, 2013
Published online: August 6, 2013
Processing time: 121 Days and 23.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: This paper discusses to role of culture when debating medical ethics and wether cultural norms should be taken into account when applying the principles of medical ethics to a particular society. For example, in a society where the importance of family is paramount, how much should relatives¡’ wishes be taken into account when dealing with a patient