Citation

Meyer-Lie A. Soc. Sci. Med. 1987; 25(6): 645-648.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3686100

Abstract

The author considers the political abuse of medicine to include the suppression of the health professions through the intimidation of individuals and the control of professional organizations, as well as the active or passive participation of health professionals in punishment or torture of prisoners or political dissidents. He labels as indirect political abuse of medicine government policies which divert health resources and personnel from the health needs of the population. He supports actions to "build up a forceful worldwide public opinion against the political abuse of medicine" and suggests also the adoption of "internationally legally correct procedures binding on members of the world community."

Language: en