title: Torture: a nursing concern.
abstract: Survivors of torture report that their tormentors have included physicians and nurses. Such misuse of medical and nursing knowledge to engage in unconscionable acts is unethical, unprofessional and a violation of human rights. Torture and its use, ways in which health professional participate and steps taken by nursing toward its prevention are discussed.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Laborde
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D009729:Nursing; D009732:Nursing Care; D014104:Torture