'Moral distress' experienced by 8 in 10 doctors during pandemic
A new survey by the BMA was conducted throughout the UK on moral distress from 18 March 2021 to 12 April 2021.
It was found that those doctors who worked with Covid-19 patients and doctors who were from ethnic backgrounds, were more likely to say moral distress was a feeling they had experienced. It was also found doctors from ethnic backgrounds were also more likely to say moral injury resonated with their experiences.
The results of the survey has raised concerns for staff wellbeing with the BMA asking that the government increase staffing to the NHS, and provide emotional and psychological support for healthcare workers.
Source: BMJ, 16 June 2021