Medical neutrality

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Medical neutrality refers to a principle of non-interference with medical services in times of armed conflict and civil unrest: physicians must be allowed to care for the sick and wounded, and soldiers must receive care regardless of their political affiliations; all parties must refrain from attacking and misusing medical facilities, transport, and personnel. The concept is grounded in the principle of non-discrimination, which is fundamental to medical ethics.

History[edit | edit source]

The principle of medical neutrality is rooted in the Hippocratic Oath, which requires physicians to provide care to anyone in need. The Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols also provide legal protection for the principle of medical neutrality.

Violations of Medical Neutrality[edit | edit source]

Violations of medical neutrality include:

  • Attacking medical personnel, facilities, or vehicles
  • Obstructing access to medical care and treatment
  • Forcing medical personnel to act contrary to medical ethics, such as by treating certain individuals preferentially or participating in torture
  • Punishing medical personnel for providing care to individuals affiliated with the enemy

Advocacy[edit | edit source]

Organizations such as Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC) advocate for the protection of medical neutrality. They document violations, lobby for laws and policies that protect medical neutrality, and promote accountability for violators.

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