An Ethical Thought Paper

Abstract

A significant ethical dilemma resurfaced among some military healthcare professionals following terrorist attacks against America on September 11, 2001 and the United States declaration of war on terrorism. Many military medical professionals struggle with their ethical responsibilities and conduct as they relate to the war on terrorism. Despite the barbaric murders of over 3,000 innocent U.S. civilians and the cowardice acts of the Islamic religious extremists, America's citizens and its leaders expect Soldiers to remain undeterred as guardians of the military professional standard and models of our Army values without waiver. The reality of this ethical dilemma, however, surfaced quickly after America declared war on terrorism.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 15, 2005
Accession Number
AD1136312

Entities

People

  • William Fitzgerald

Organizations

  • United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Effectiveness
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Geneva Conventions
  • Health
  • Humanities
  • Infection
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Physicians
  • Prisoners
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Therapy
  • United Nations
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Wound Infections
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.