Citation

Laborde JM. Image J. Nurs. Sch. 1989; 21(1): 31-33.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Sigma Theta Tau)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2925214

Abstract

Survivors of torture report that their tormentors have included physicians and nurses. Such misuse of medical and nursing knowledge to engage in unconscionable acts is unethical, unprofessional and a violation of human rights. Torture and its use, ways in which health professional participate and steps taken by nursing toward its prevention are discussed.

Language: en