Your liberty or your life: Reciprocity in the use of restrictive measures in contexts of contagion

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In this paper, we explore the role of reciprocity in the employment of restrictive measures in contexts of contagion. Reciprocity should be understood as a substantive value that governs the use, level and extent of restrictive measures. We also argue that independent of the role reciprocity plays in the legitimisation the use of restrictive measures, reciprocity can also motivate support and compliance with legitimate restrictive measures. The importance of reciprocity has implications for how restrictive measures should be undertaken when preparing and evaluating public health responses to contagion. © Springer Science + Business Media B.V. 2009.

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Viens, A. M., Bensimon, C. M., & Upshur, R. E. G. (2009). Your liberty or your life: Reciprocity in the use of restrictive measures in contexts of contagion. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, 6(2), 207–217. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11673-009-9149-2

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