Shame: Ethical Considerations During the Pandemic

The concept of shame and shaming has been prevalent in the healthcare literature and on social media platforms during the pandemic. There are innumerable ethical implications for the discipline of nursing to consider as the concept of shaming oneself and others is evident in healthcare situations. Shame is an enduring truth found in the humanbecoming ethos of human dignity. This article begins an analysis and discussion of the straight-thinking implications of shame and shaming others while desiring to honor others with human dignity as they traverse the chaotic healthcare system.