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The Ethics of Isolation for Patients With Tuberculosis in Australia

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This case study examines the ethical dimensions of isolation for patients diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in Australia. It seeks to explore the issues of resource allocation, liberty, and public safety for wider consideration and discussion.

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  1. Centre for Values Ethics and the Law in Medicine, Level 1, 92-94 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia

    Jane Carroll

  2. School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia

    Jane Carroll

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Carroll, J. The Ethics of Isolation for Patients With Tuberculosis in Australia. Bioethical Inquiry 13, 153–155 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11673-015-9685-x

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