Title |
Ethical Considerations in Mandatory Disclosure of Data Acquired While Caring for Human Trafficking Survivors
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Published in |
The AMA Journal of Ethic, January 2017
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DOI | 10.1001/journalofethics.2017.19.1.stas1-1701 |
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Authors |
Patrick L Kerr, Rachel Dash |
Abstract |
Accurate data on the prevalence and psychological effects of human trafficking as well as treatment outcomes for survivors are essential for measuring the impact of interventions and generating better understanding of this phenomenon. However, such data are difficult to obtain. A legal mandate for health care professionals to report trafficking opens opportunities for advancing our work in the field of human trafficking but also poses risks to survivors seeking services. In this article, we provide an analysis of some critical ethical considerations for the development and implementation of a mandatory reporting policy and offer recommendations for the ethical implementation of such a policy. |
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