Table 2 Overview of themes and findings
Themes | Principle of Bioethical Principlism | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
Policies /guidelines that exclude migrants from accessing healthcare Professional ethics of Health Workers Visa Health Policies | Justice | This principle addresses fairness and the equitable distribution of healthcare resources. Exclusionary policies violate this principle by denying fair access to healthcare for migrants |
Moral distress related to policies | Beneficence/Non-maleficence | Moral distress occurs when healthcare providers feel they cannot act in the best interest of their patients (beneficence) or feel forced to act in ways that cause harm (non-maleficence) |
Reporting Migrant patients to the Police (Ethical dilemmas in balancing legal obligations and patients rights) | Confidentiality (Autonomy),Non-maleficence and Justice | Healthcare workers face ethical conflicts between respecting patient confidentiality (autonomy) and following legal mandates. Reporting migrants may cause harm (non-maleficence) and contribute to systemic inequities (justice) |