Some thoughts on practising physiotherapy in a multi-cultural country
Physiotherapists in South Africa are often confronted with ethical issues, which arise from the multi-cultural nature of the society. This paper discusses the ethical theory of cultural relativism in an attempt to highlight the complexities of making moral judgements across cultural, ethnic and reli...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2004-02-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy |
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| Online Access: | https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/178 |
| Summary: | Physiotherapists in South Africa are often confronted with ethical
issues, which arise from the multi-cultural nature of the society. This paper discusses the ethical theory of cultural relativism in an attempt to highlight the complexities of making moral judgements across cultural, ethnic and religious boundaries. |
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| ISSN: | 0379-6175 2410-8219 |