Dynamics of dignity and safety: a discussion (original) (raw)

The discussion addresses the intersection of dignity and safety within healthcare, highlighting the often-overlooked emotional and relational aspects of care that contribute to patient safety. It critiques the existing focus on technical errors in safety protocols and emphasizes the need to broaden the understanding of harm to include the neglect of dignity, which can lead to significant emotional distress. The paper advocates for ethnographic research approaches, particularly Video Reflexive Ethnography (VRE), and participatory action research as methodologies to improve care practices by fostering a collaborative exploration of dignity and safety in healthcare settings.