A moral dilemma in the emergency room: confidentiality and domestic violence.
A professional colleague presents for treatment at an Emergency Department. Investigations reveal signs that indicate the possibility of domestic violence. This is subsequently confirmed in confidence. Personal reflections identify and explore the dilemmas and the ethical issues involved.
Jenkin
Annie
A
Faculty of Health and Social Work, Room C 501, Portland Square Building, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, United Kingdom. a.jenkin@plymouth.ac.uk
Millward
Jennifer
J
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000941:ethics* / Q000523:psychology; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003657:Decision Making / Q000941:ethics; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000941:ethics* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000941:ethics*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D019221:Mandatory Reporting / Q000941:ethics; D009014:Morals; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000941:ethics* / Q000523:psychology; D010379:Peer Group; D028662:Principle-Based Ethics; D011363:Professional Impairment / Q000523:psychology