The Hidden Tragedy of Invisible Victims
Medical policy makers often prioritizes visible victims—those whose harm is immediate and apparent—at the expense of invisible victims, individuals harmed indirectly by such a system. Using mandatory reporting laws as a case study, this commentary highlights how such policies can discourage diagnosi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Levy Library Press
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Scientific Innovation in Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://account.journalofscientificinnovationinmedicine.org/index.php/ll-j-jsim/article/view/249 |
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| Summary: | Medical policy makers often prioritizes visible victims—those whose harm is immediate and apparent—at the expense of invisible victims, individuals harmed indirectly by such a system. Using mandatory reporting laws as a case study, this commentary highlights how such policies can discourage diagnosis and treatment, ultimately increasing harm. Because these victims do not self-identify and their suffering is diffuse, the outcomes for these invisible victims are rarely measured. A cultural shift is needed in medicine and public health in order to both acknowledge and to account for these hidden casualties. |
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| ISSN: | 2579-0153 |