The Life Esidimeni tragedy: Moral pathology and an ethical crisis
The Life Esidimeni tragedy highlights several ethical transgressions. Health professionals’ ethics are put to the test when their own interests are balanced against competing claims. Core values of compassion, competence and autonomy, together with respect for fundamental human rights, serve as th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2018-04-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12289/8475 |