"Ethics" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The philosophy or code pertaining to what is ideal in human character and conduct. Also, the field of study dealing with the principles of morality.
| Descriptor ID |
D004989
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| MeSH Number(s) |
K01.752.566.479 N05.350
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| Concept/Terms |
Ethical Issues- Ethical Issues
- Ethical Issue
- Issue, Ethical
- Issues, Ethical
Moral Policy- Moral Policy
- Moral Policies
- Policies, Moral
- Policy, Moral
Natural Law- Natural Law
- Law, Natural
- Laws, Natural
- Natural Laws
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Ethics" by people in Profiles.
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The capacity for ethical decisions: the relationship between working memory and ethical decision making. Sci Eng Ethics. 2015 Apr; 21(2):271-92.
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Covert medication administration: the practice of hiding medications in long-term care settings. J Gerontol Nurs. 2012 Aug; 38(8):14-20.
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Building a responsive network of support and advocacy for older African American homeless women through developmental action research. Contemp Nurse. 2009 Oct; 33(2):140-60.
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Withdrawing very low-burden interventions in chronically ill patients. JAMA. 2000 Feb 23; 283(8):1061-3.