There exists a concept called “moral injury”, where you know what the right thing to do is, but are prevented from doing it by circumstances outside your control. Those who suffer moral injury are at high risk of developing stress injuries from them and there is potential for PTSD as a result of a bad enough moral injury, or cumulative moral injuries.
For the sake of their careers, wellbeing and longevity I believe these residents are making the right decisions. I can’t imagine how hard it would be having to turn someone away who required medical attention because the alternative is be criminally charged. You want to talk about moral injuries? There they are.
There exists a concept called “moral injury”, where you know what the right thing to do is, but are prevented from doing it by circumstances outside your control. Those who suffer moral injury are at high risk of developing stress injuries from them and there is potential for PTSD as a result of a bad enough moral injury, or cumulative moral injuries.
For the sake of their careers, wellbeing and longevity I believe these residents are making the right decisions. I can’t imagine how hard it would be having to turn someone away who required medical attention because the alternative is be criminally charged. You want to talk about moral injuries? There they are.