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Ethics in medical practice

This cluster of papers explores the concept of moral distress in healthcare professionals, particularly focusing on nurses and physicians in intensive care units. It delves into the ethical climate, nurse-physician collaboration, burnout, autonomy, and the role of ethics consultation in addressing moral distress. The papers also discuss the impact of moral distress on job satisfaction, turnover intentions, and professional quality of life.

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Moral DistressEthical ClimateNurse-Physician CollaborationIntensive Care UnitsEthics ConsultationBurnoutAutonomyHealthcare EthicsProfessionalism DilemmasEmpirical Ethics

Journals publishing in this area

1New England Journal of Medicine cover
New England Journal of Medicine
ISSN 0028-47931,350 articles in this topic
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Annals of Internal Medicine
ISSN 0003-4819731 articles in this topic
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Academic Medicine
ISSN 1040-2446641 articles in this topic
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4Journal of Advanced Nursing cover
Journal of Advanced Nursing
ISSN 0309-2402529 articles in this topic
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American Psychologist
ISSN 0003-066X287 articles in this topic
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Journal of Business Ethics
ISSN 0167-4544242 articles in this topic
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7The Philosophical Review cover
The Philosophical Review
ISSN 0031-8108182 articles in this topic
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