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An ethical basis for concern about violence

J Fennelly1

  • 1MSNJ Committee on Biomedical Ethics, Madison.

New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Physicians should proactively prevent and recognize violence. Their expertise and compassion are crucial for developing lasting solutions to address this societal problem.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Violence poses a significant threat to individual well-being and public health.
  • The medical community has a unique position to influence violence prevention and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the medical profession's responsibility in addressing violence.
  • To advocate for proactive strategies in violence prevention and early recognition.
  • To highlight the potential of physicians in finding lasting solutions to violence.

Main Methods:

  • This is a conceptual and ethical discussion, not an empirical study.
  • Analysis of the role and capabilities of the medical profession in addressing violence.

Main Results:

  • The medical profession must adopt a proactive stance towards violence.
  • Early recognition and intervention are key components of a comprehensive approach.
  • Physicians possess the knowledge and compassion to contribute to solving violence.

Conclusions:

  • A commitment to proactive violence prevention and recognition is essential for the medical field.
  • Physicians are uniquely equipped to contribute to long-term solutions for violence.
  • Integrating violence prevention into medical practice can improve patient and community outcomes.

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