Abstract
Moral distress is a type of distress that results from engaging in, or failing to prevent, decisions and actions which conflict with one's personal values and beliefs. Moral distress occurs commonly in veterinary practice. This article describes moral distress, reviews its incidence in healthcare professions, particularly the veterinary profession, explores the potential impacts on veterinarians, and discusses strategies for coping with and preventing moral distress.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 34-36 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | In Practice |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 27 Jan 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2018 |