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Mapping the Terrain of Moral Suffering
Perspectives in Biology and Medicine
|May 17, 2021
Summary
This essay addresses moral distress and moral injury in helping professions, proposing "moral suffering" as a unifying term. It calls for transdisciplinary cooperation to understand and heal these morally fracturing experiences.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Moral distress and moral injury are increasingly recognized across various professions.
- Existing literature lacks a unified framework to address these complex experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concepts of moral distress and moral injury.
- To propose a transdisciplinary approach and a common term, "moral suffering."
- To foster cooperation between disciplines for prevention and healing.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of theories on moral distress and injury from healthcare, military, and education.
- Phenomenological exploration of the relationship between moral conscience and trauma.
Main Results:
- Identifies a diversity of theories and experiences related to moral harm.
- Highlights the need for transdisciplinary dialogue to address prevention and healing.
- Proposes "moral suffering" as an inclusive term.
Conclusions:
- Transdisciplinary cooperation is essential for understanding and addressing moral suffering.
- Further research is needed to explore the proposed hypothesis and interdisciplinary insights.
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