Moral Distress in Healthcare: Etiology, Psychological Impact, and Clinical Management

Moral Distress in Healthcare: Etiology, Psychological Impact, and Clinical Management

1. Introduction to Moral Distress Moral distress is a profound psychological phenomenon occurring when an individual knows the ethically correct action to take but is prevented from executing it due to internal or external constraints. Within the medical field, this concept was initially identified among nursing professionals but is now recognized as a pervasive occupational … Read more