In the Literature
Jul 2000

Access to Essential Drugs in Poor Countries

Faith Lagay, PhD
Virtual Mentor. 2000;2(7):61. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2000.2.7.jdsc1-0007.

 

Pécoul B, Chirac P, Trouiller P, Pinel J. Access to essential drugs in poor countries: a lost battle? JAMA. 1999;281(4):361-367.

Questions for Discussion

From a human rights perspective, the authors of this article argue for a more substantial role for the World Health Organization in ensuring access to essential drugs in developing countries.

  1. Do you see globalization changing the ethical duties of developed countries?
  2. What structures should be in place to ensure that essential drugs are available in developing countries?

Citation

Virtual Mentor. 2000;2(7):61.

DOI

10.1001/virtualmentor.2000.2.7.jdsc1-0007.

The viewpoints expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the AMA.