Argument-based Ethics and Mandatory Reporting Laws for Trafficked Persons.
Journal
Journal of psychiatric practice
ISSN: 1538-1145
Titre abrégé: J Psychiatr Pract
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 100901141
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Jul 2023
01 Jul 2023
Historique:
medline:
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2023
pubmed:
14
7
2023
entrez:
14
7
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Human trafficking, which includes sex and labor trafficking, is a pressing issue that needs to be more adequately addressed. Health care professionals have a unique opportunity to assist people who are experiencing human trafficking. However, no consensus exists concerning the involvement of law enforcement through mandatory reporting of trafficked adults. This column uses argument-based ethics to analyze existing literature on ethical justification for mandatory reporting laws. It also recommends areas of growth for health care professionals and ethicists concerned about the use of mandatory reporting for human trafficking.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37449830
doi: 10.1097/PRA.0000000000000716
pii: 00131746-202307000-00007
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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Pagination
319-324Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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