Research Article

Ethical tensions faced by dietetic students during fieldwork

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 27 , issue 3 , 2014 , pages: 128–131

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2014.11734501

Author(s): N. Nortjé Department of Dietetics, Cape Town

Keywords: ethical tension , dietetics students , confidentiality , value conflict , limited resources

Abstract

Research confirms that students carrying out their fieldwork are faced with various ethical conundrums and are unsure as to how to address these. This study identifies and discusses four major issues in this regard, namely confidentiality issues, the distribution of limited resources, power struggles and conflicting values with clients.

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