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Nurses who kill: Opportunity, organisational failure or an evil individual?

Authors :
Jago, Robert
Source :
Nursing Ethics. Sep2023, Vol. 30 Issue 6, p749-752. 4p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

An editorial explores the case of Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies. It discusses the complexities of such cases, including organizational failures, opportunities for wrongdoing, and the perception of evil. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive investigations, the role of colleagues in raising concerns, and the challenges faced by healthcare organizations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09697330
Volume :
30
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nursing Ethics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173550655
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330231202295