Can One Health Policy Help Us Expand an Ethics of Interconnection and Interdependence?

One Health-a holistic approach to health that brings the moral status of animals and environments into consideration-is understood as a "professional imperative," a value-laden obligation that flows from the scope and objectives of professional roles. In this article, antimicrobial resista...

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Published in:AMA journal of ethics 2024-02, Vol.26 (2), p.E162-170
Main Author: Meagher, Karen M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:One Health-a holistic approach to health that brings the moral status of animals and environments into consideration-is understood as a "professional imperative," a value-laden obligation that flows from the scope and objectives of professional roles. In this article, antimicrobial resistance provides a case study to demonstrate the fruitfulness of public health and bioethics collaborations by applying One Health key concepts of interconnection and interdependence. Moving toward an ethics of One Health requires a more nuanced analysis of ecological relationships, including humans' connections to other species as hosts, vectors, domestic companions, meat-eaters' food, and farmers' livelihood.
ISSN:2376-6980
2376-6980
DOI:10.1001/amajethics.2024.162