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Mary Deane Lagerwey1

  • 1Western Michigan University Bronson School of Nursing, Kalamazoo, USA. mary.lagerwey@wmich.edu

The American Journal of Nursing
|July 31, 2009
PubMed
Summary

This study reveals that the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) did not report on German nurses' Holocaust complicity. The journal prioritized nursing unity over accountability, failing to address wartime ethical breaches.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing History
  • Medical Ethics
  • Holocaust Studies

Background:

  • The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) is a prominent professional publication.
  • Historical analysis of nursing's role during the Third Reich and postwar era is crucial.
  • Understanding past ethical failures is vital for contemporary discussions.

Observation:

  • AJN's coverage of the Third Reich and postwar years was examined.
  • A comparison was made between AJN and other popular and professional publications.
  • The journal's editorial decisions regarding German nurses' actions were scrutinized.

Findings:

  • AJN failed to report on the complicity of German nurses in the Holocaust.
  • The journal prioritized maintaining an image of nursing unity and international cooperation.

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  • AJN avoided holding German nurses accountable for their wartime actions.

    • Implications:

    • This historical oversight raises questions about nursing's ethical responsibilities during conflict.
    • The findings are relevant to current debates on the role of healthcare professionals in wartime.
    • Revisiting historical journalistic practices can inform future ethical reporting standards.