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Discussion Board Social and Ethical Considerations
In the PowerPoint, we discussed the concept of “Moral Injury”. In this discussion, consider two situations, other than the one in the PowerPoint, in which a healthcare provider might be forced to make a decision that is against their moral beliefs, which could result in “Moral Injury”.
Include the following in your discussion:
- Describe, in detail, the healthcare situation that may present a moral injury to the healthcare provider
- Describe, in detail, two possible concerns that the provider may have regarding the situation with which they are presented.
- Cite at least two sources that provide support for your suggestions and cite using APA.
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Outline: Social and Ethical Concerns
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Moral injury in healthcare occurs when care providers while in their line of duty are
expected to make decisions that go against their deep rooted beliefs and commitment in
care provision
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Stress and burnout among healthcare providers lead to moral injury.
Stress and burnout may make healthcare providers to be frustrated with their work
therefore hindering them from performing their duties as expected
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Emotional and physical exhaustion decreases the ability of care providers to empathize
with their patients.
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Social and Ethical Concerns
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Social and Ethical Concerns
Moral injury continues to be prevalent in healthcare settings. Moral injury in healthcare
occurs when care providers, while in their line of duty, are expected to make decisions that go
against their deep-rooted beliefs and commitment in care provision. Moral injury in...