Ethics and HPV Vaccine: An Ethical Review

Running head: ETHICS 1
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ETHICS 2
HPV vaccine
Ethical review
Development of vaccine against human papilloma virus (HPV) over the past created a
heated debate. The debate has been on whether to mandate the HPV vaccine which can help
control the cervical disease causing virus human papilloma virus. The debate has been between
two opposing sides who want the vaccine tested and the opposing group who are not for the trial
claiming it as unethical medical practice (Intemann & de Melo, 2010). The debate between these
two sides could also be viewed as competing ethical values. The issue of autonomy in relation to
HPV vaccination is the main cause the debate where it was proposed that young girls and women
should go through a mandatory HPV vaccination.
The heated debate against and for the HPV vaccine resulted into creation of a special
committee by the government which came up with an ethical framework for screening and
oversight on the ethical conduct in relation to human papilloma virus vaccine. The conflict
resulting to the change can be conceptualized graphically on theories such as utilitarianism, and
justice which supports the vaccination based on its benefits. The theory of utilitarianism when
applied to human papilloma virus vaccine with various condition met as outlined by the
oversight committee, humanity towards the virus control becomes a realistic objective.
Theoretical lenses
The policies relating to changes in the healthcare system in relation to female patients
making decisions. The committee appointed by the government came up with policies allowing
women to consent before being vaccinated against human papilloma. Prior to women patients
right implementation (Parker, 2010). Doctors assumed that they right and treated women without