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. 2007 Jul;33(7):423-7.
doi: 10.1136/jme.2006.017178.

Teaching ethics in a masters program in public health in Lithuania

Irayda Jakusovaite  1 , Vaida Bankauskaite
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Teaching ethics in a masters program in public health in Lithuania

Irayda Jakusovaite et al. J Med Ethics. 2007 Jul.

Abstract

This article aims to present 10 years of experience of teaching ethics in a Masters Program in Public Health in Lithuania, and to discuss the content, skills, teaching approach and tools of this programme. In addition, the article analyses the links between ethics and law, identifies the challenges of the teaching process and suggests future teaching strategies. The important role of teaching ethics in countries that are in transition owing to a radically changing value system is emphasised.

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Competing interests: None.

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