Scandinavian journal of public health
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Scand J Public Health · Jan 2008
When the helper humiliates the patient: a qualitative study about unintended intimidations.
To explore experiences of intimidating patients/clients from the perspective of the professional. ⋯ Systems for health and social care suffer from lack of resources, time, and proximity -- issues that facilitate the occurrence of intimidation of patients/clients. Yet, the professional remains responsible for his or her moral conduct. High moral awareness and systems with a better balance between reason and emotion are needed to stop vulnerable people being subjected to disempowering practices.