Moral Distress in Military Medicine: Toward Analysis of, and Approach to Measurement, Prevention and Care

Applewhite, Megan; Giordano, James

Moral Distress in Military Medicine: Toward Analysis of, and Approach to Measurement, Prevention and Care

Applewhite, Megan; Giordano, James

Abstract

[This is an excerpt.] Kolbe and de Melo-Martin (2023) describe fatal problems in current definitions and measurement of moral distress and injury (MD/I) in medical professionals, which impede development of genuine attempts at its prevention and treatment. We agree, and note that these problems are of particular consideration and concern for military medicine given the complementarity of professional duties borne by military healthcare professionals. [To read more, click View Resource.]

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The American Journal of Bioethics
2023
Profession(s)
Healthcare Workers (General)
Topic(s)
Moral Distress or Moral Injury
Resource Types
Commentaries & Blogs
Study Type(s)
Expert Opinion, Commentary, etc.
Action Strategy Area(s)
Measurement
Physical & Mental Health
Setting(s)
Military/Veteran Facility
Academic Role(s)
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