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This paper proposes a code of ethics for primary prevention, offering guidelines for practitioners. It addresses procedural and substantive issues, drawing from the Hippocratic tradition for contemporary applications.

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  • Public Health Ethics
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Establishing ethical frameworks is crucial for effective primary prevention.
  • Existing ethical guidelines may not fully address the unique challenges of primary prevention.
  • The relationship between practitioners, consumers, and the community requires clear ethical considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the necessity and components of a code of ethics specifically for primary prevention.
  • To stimulate discussion on ethical guidelines in the field of primary prevention.
  • To propose tentative ethical rules applicable to contemporary primary prevention efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical discussion of ethical principles relevant to primary prevention.
  • Adaptation of the Hippocratic tradition to modern primary prevention contexts.
  • Development of a set of nine proposed ethical rules.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key procedural and substantive ethical issues in primary prevention.
  • Presentation of nine expanded rules derived from the Hippocratic tradition.
  • A framework for ethical decision-making in primary prevention is suggested.

Conclusions:

  • A dedicated code of ethics can enhance the practice of primary prevention.
  • Ethical guidelines should encompass practitioner-consumer, practitioner-colleague, and community relations.
  • The proposed rules offer a foundation for ethical conduct in contemporary primary prevention.