Shifting Perspectives on Moral Injury in Healthcare: A Doctor’s Journey

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Summary: In the book “If I Betray These Words,” authors Wendy Dean and Simon Talbot share the story of Dr. Rita Gallardo (a pseudonym), a military doctor who faced challenges in providing optimal care to her patients due to corporate profit interests. After leaving two jobs, Dr. Gallardo established a direct primary care practice to […]

Moral Injury in Journalism: Understanding Its Impact and Addressing the Challenges

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Moral injury, a term used to describe the suffering that results from witnessing, perpetrating, or failing to prevent events that violate one’s moral beliefs and values, is becoming an increasingly recognized issue in the news industry. Journalists covering emotionally challenging stories, such as the refugee crisis or mass shootings, may experience feelings of guilt, shame, […]