Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Manuscript ID	3002
Country	Pakistan

Received	2013-04-07 08:48
Peer-Review Started	2013-05-07 11:37
To Make the First Decision	2013-05-28 12:06
Return for Revision	2013-06-02 20:59
Revised
Second Decision	2013-06-18 09:58
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-06-19 00:07
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Publish the Manuscript Online	2013-08-01 15:35

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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Are medical ethics universal or culture specific
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Furqaan Ahmed
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Furqaan Ahmed, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, South City Hospital, 128C KDA Scheme #1, Karachi 75350, Pakistan. furqaan@hotmail.com
Key Words	Ethics; Culture; Pakistan
Core Tip	This paper discusses to role of culture when debating medical ethics and wether cultural norms should be taken into account when applying the principles of medical ethics to a particular society. For example, in a society where the importance of family is paramount, how much should relatives?’ wishes be taken into account when dealing with a patient?
Publish Date	2013-08-01 15:35
Citation	Ahmed F. Are medical ethics universal or culture specific. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2013; 4(3): 47-48
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5349/full/v4/i3/47.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4292/wjgpt.v4.i3.47

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Peer-review Report	3002-Peer review(s).docx
Scientific Editor Work List	3002-Scientific editor work list.doc