Looking at the Positive Side of Moral Distress: Why It's a Problem.

J Clin Ethics

University of Virginia, PO Box 800782, McLeod Hall- Room 4059, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908 USA.

Published: February 2018

Moral distress, is, at its core, an organizational problem. It is experienced on a personal level, but its causes originate within the system itself. In this commentary, we argue that moral distress is not inherently good, that effective interventions must address the external sources of moral distress, and that while there is a place for resilience in the healthcare professions, it cannot be an effective antidote to moral distress.

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