The study by Nancy Baum and colleagues in Michigan conducted an analysis of public health practices on their views on the ethical issues they face in their roles. Some results have highlighted that adequate knowledge of ethical standards is lacking in these professions. While not all participants articulated clear distinctions, many shared the view that ethical issues are those that are difficult to resolve and require judgments about which actions are “right” and how to balance competing concepts of what is right (Baum 2009). One concern in this field could begin with better policies for testing these professionals after they obtain certification. These policies can implement necessary ethics training refresher courses. By requesting these courses we hold professionals accountable for the ethical errors made when they do not respect the protocol. Typically, in the field of public health, finding funding sources for projects is something difficult to do.
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