Addresses moral distress in healthcare and bioethics research Provides conceptual clarity and distinguish moral distress from related concepts Presents an authoritative and comprehensive view of moral distress in health care Elaborates on Research findings to be based on current best evidence This is the first book on the market or within academia dedicated solely to moral distress among health professionals. It aims to bring conceptual clarity about moral distress and distinguish it from related concepts. Explicit attention is given to the voices and experiences of health care professionals from multiple disciplines and many parts of the world. Contributors explain the evolution of the concept of moral distress, sources of moral distress including those that arise at the unit/team and organization/system level, and possible solutions to address moral distress at every level. Liberal use of case studies will make the phenomenon palpable to readers.
