Understand the unique ethical challenges faced by healthcare professionals operating in military environments.
What ethical dilemmas arise at the intersection of medicine and the military? How do healthcare professionals navigate conflicting responsibilities in war zones? In this self-paced course from King’s College London, you will explore the ethical principles guiding military healthcare practice. Led by Professor Martin Bricknell, a leader in professional military medical ethics, the course examines real-life dilemmas and policy issues, including: Dual loyalty to patient and military mission Medical neutrality and treatment of non-combatants Resource allocation and triage under operational constraints Ethical issues in disaster response, pandemics, and humanitarian missions Through global case studies and ethical frameworks, you’ll gain tools to reason through challenging medical decisions in conflict and crisis settings. This is a short course that can be completed in 5 hours — designed to be flexible and fit into your schedule.
