Moral Injury Among Physicians Caring for Immigrant Patients Amid Anti-Immigrant Policies
Marlene Martín, Lupita Ambriz, Mario Gonzalez Ramirez, Rahael Borchers, Lucy B. Schulson, Lilia Cervantes, Alicia Fernández · 2026
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Marlene Martín and co-authors explore in a 2026 study the moral strain felt by doctors who care for immigrant patients under harsh new policies in the United States. After rules shifted in January 2025, many doctors felt torn between their duties and what the rules allowed. The team spoke at length with thirty-eight primary care doctors.
Doctors told of powerlessness, extra strain on those with immigrant roots, and care choices warped by fear of the rules. Patients delayed care out of fear, and whole families felt the harm, citizens among them. Some health systems shielded patients, while others cut back. The study names a deep wound in daily care.
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| CREATOR | Marlene Martín, Lupita Ambriz, Mario Gonzalez Ramirez, Rahael Borchers, Lucy B. Schulson, Lilia Cervantes, Alicia Fernández |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 47 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |