Singer Peter, Kuhse Helga
University Center for Human Values, Princeton University, USA.
Monash Bioeth Rev. 2006 Jan;25(1):9-14. doi: 10.1007/BF03351443.
In this article we examine the role and ethics of communications in planning for an influenza pandemic. We argue that ethical communication must not only he effective, so that pandemic plans can be successfully implemented, communications should also take specific account of the needs of the disadvantaged, so that they are not further disenfranchised. This will require particular attention to the role of the mainstream media which may disadvantage the vulnerable through misrepresentation and exclusion.
在本文中,我们探讨了流感大流行规划中沟通的作用及伦理问题。我们认为,符合伦理的沟通不仅要有效,以便大流行计划能够成功实施,沟通还应特别考虑弱势群体的需求,以免他们进一步被剥夺权利。这将需要特别关注主流媒体的作用,因为主流媒体可能通过失实报道和排斥而使弱势群体处于不利地位。