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Published on: February 16, 2011
Isn't it time for health professionals to shift their focus from preaching politics to promoting peace?
Naomi T Katz1, Merav L Katz2, Nikki R Adler3
1Alliance Against Antisemitism in Healthcare, Melbourne, Vic., Australia; and Australasian Jewish Medical Federation, Melbourne, Vic., Australia; and Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic., Australia; and Australian Academic Alliance Against Antisemitism, Australia.
Abstract:
The magnitude of suffering on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides of the current war is beyond comprehension. Political agendas, misinformation and bias related to the conflict are being seen far too frequently in healthcare and medical academia. We believe it is time for healthcare professionals to redirect our attention away from politics and use our medical training to advocate for peace, care, and the welfare of all people, regardless of which side of the conflict they fall into. Politics in the workplace, particularly when disseminated information is divisive and, at times, based on opinion rather than fact, risks significant harm to patients, their families, and healthcare staff, as well as to institutional reputation. If we genuinely care for the well-being of patients and staff, we must lead by example and prevent healthcare systems and medical journals from being hijacked by politics.
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