TY - BOOK ID - 146207362 TI - Doctors Behind Borders : The Ethics of Skilled Worker Emigration PY - 2019 SN - 9789176850893 PB - Linkopings Universitet DB - UniCat KW - Brain drain. KW - Ethics. KW - Brain drain KW - Ethics UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:146207362 AB - This thesis explores the ethical dimensions of skilled health worker emigration, often termed 'medical brain drain,' from under-served and resource-poor regions. Utilizing normative ethical theory, the work analyzes the justifiability of restrictive measures like compulsory health service programs aimed at retaining healthcare professionals in developing countries. It addresses the conflicts between individual mobility rights and the healthcare needs of populations. The thesis provides a nuanced examination of the ethical implications for stakeholders, focusing on the balance between individual rights, such as the right to exit, and the duties towards vulnerable populations. By evaluating the conditions under which healthcare workers may be obligated to serve, it offers insights into the broader ethical considerations and suggests resolutions for conflicting rights and interests. This work is intended for scholars and policy-makers interested in applied ethics, migration, and healthcare policy. ER -