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When "Independent" Medical Examinations Cause More Harm Than Good: GIDII Advocacy's Push for Reform
In the world of insurance claims and workers' compensation, Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) are meant to provide objective...
Kathie Melocco
35 minutes ago4 min read
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GIDII Advocacy Hosts Industry Roundtable on Independent Medical Examinations and Medical Misogyny for International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day 2025, GIDII Advocacy convened a critical industry roundtable to address the pressing issues surrounding...
Kathie Melocco
22 hours ago1 min read
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Healing from Moral Injury: An Evidence-Based Guide
Understanding Moral Injury Moral injury was first defined by psychiatrist Jonathan Shay through his work with Vietnam veterans,...
Kathie Melocco
Feb 72 min read
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Book Review: Pain & Prejudice – Unpacking the Medical Hysteria That Still Haunts Women
In Pain & Prejudice , Gabrielle Jackson delivers a powerful and deeply researched exploration of how women’s pain is dismissed,...
Kathie Melocco
Feb 53 min read
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Compassionate Love Scale: Building Universal Human Connections in the Workplace
In a groundbreaking insight into human relationships, Sprecher and Fehr noted: "Compassionate love for strangers and humanity... has...
Kathie Melocco
Feb 53 min read
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Book Review: Line in the Sand by Dean Yates
I interviewed Dead Yates a couple of years ago as he was deep in the writing of his memoir. You can watch that interview. Here's the...
Kathie Melocco
Jan 63 min read
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The Invisible Wound: Why Crisis Communication Counsellors Must Integrate Moral Injury into Media Training and Stakeholder Communications
In the evolving landscape of organizational communication, there's a critical element that has long been overlooked but can no longer be...
Kathie Melocco
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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Reimagining Workers' Compensation: A Call for Compassionate Social Insurance
In the realm of workplace protection, workers' compensation represents more than a legal obligation—it's a social contract that speaks to...
Kathie Melocco
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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GIDII Advocacy Steps Up For Universal Health Coverage Day
According to the Universal Health Coverage Heat map there is no planned activity in Australia for Universal Health Coverage Day on...
Kathie Melocco
Dec 8, 20241 min read
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Injured Workers Unite: Shattered Movement Marches for Systemic Reform
In a powerful display of solidarity and determination, over 400 injured workers have joined GIDII Advocacy's work to promote the...
Kathie Melocco
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Healing Moral Injury: Beyond Traditional Mental Health Support
In the complex landscape of military service, soldiers face challenges that extend far beyond physical battles. Moral injury—a profound...
Kathie Melocco
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Understanding the Occupational Moral Injury Scale: Validation and Implications
What is Occupational Moral Injury? Moral injury occurs when individuals experience psychological distress resulting from actions, or lack...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 18, 20244 min read
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Understanding Validated Measures for Moral Injury: A Comprehensive Guide
As our understanding of moral injury continues to evolve, researchers and clinicians have developed several validated measurement tools...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 18, 20244 min read
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Understanding Moral Injury: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment - A Guide for Chaplains
As professionals who work at the intersection of spiritual care and psychological wellbeing, chaplains often encounter individuals...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Understanding and Measuring Moral Injury in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: What is Moral Injury? Healthcare professionals increasingly face situations that challenge their moral and ethical...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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The Healing Power of Poetry in Moral Injury: When Words Bridge the Unspeakable
In the realm of moral injury—those deep wounds to the soul that occur when we witness or participate in events that violate our core...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 17, 20244 min read
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Moral Injury and Workplace Bullying: When Values Collide
In recent years, our understanding of workplace bullying has evolved significantly, yet its profound psychological impact remains...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 10, 20244 min read
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Moral Distress and Injury in Human Services: Cases, Causes, and Strategies for Prevention - A Critical Review
In his book "Moral Distress and Injury in Human Services: Cases, Causes, and Strategies for Prevention," Frederic G. Reamer, the social...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 10, 20243 min read
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The Sacred Space: How Chaplains Help Heal Moral Injury
Our deepest values serve as the compass that guides our lives. They are the invisible threads that weave together our sense of right and...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 10, 20244 min read
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The Healing Power of Arts in Moral Injury: Beyond the Battlefield
When we think of moral injury, our minds often turn first to military veterans - those who have witnessed or participated in acts that...
Kathie Melocco
Nov 10, 20243 min read
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