Wilful blindness

Authors

  • Leanne Sykes Head of Department of Prosthodontics, University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • Albert M van Zyl

Keywords:

transgressions, perpetrator

Abstract

Practitioners who are aware of colleagues carrying out unprofessional activities, yet choose to turn a blind eye to the transgressions, may themselves be acting dishonestly and unethically. This paper explores both the legal and ethical concerns of “wilful blindness” on the part of those who observe potential wrongdoing among others within the dental fraternity, yet remain silent. It also covers the HPCSA regulations regarding the duty to report and the risks associated with being a “whistle-blower”.

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Published

2024-02-20

How to Cite

Sykes, L., & van Zyl, A. M. (2024). Wilful blindness. South African Dental Journal, 78(10), 529–531. Retrieved from https://journals.assaf.org.za/index.php/sadj/article/view/18019

Issue

Vol. 78 No. 10 (2023): The South African Dental Journal

Section

Ethics

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