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Ethical Challenges Associated with the Protection of Pets in War

Bill of Health

Many governments have welcomed Ukrainian pets with or without their owners, and without documentation, rabies vaccine, and/or microchip. EU initiatives and advocacy efforts by animal rights groups pushed receiving countries to modify entrance requirements, waive fees, provide veterinary services, and shorten or eliminate quarantine times.

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Patients, Health Consumers, People, Citizens: Who Are We In America?

Health Populi

The paper that asserts “no” to the question comes from Michael Gusmano, Karen Maschke, and Mildred Solomon, all associated with the Hastings Center which does research into bioethics. This concept can be potentially harmful, they believe, assuming that health care is a traditional market.

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