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Medical Research and Practices

This cluster of papers explores the preferred terminology for individuals accessing healthcare, particularly focusing on the terms 'patient', 'client', and 'consumer'. It delves into the ethical, legal, and societal implications of these labels, especially in the context of mental health services. The cluster also touches upon the evolving landscape of medical publishing and the role of health information management.

65.1K works worldwide48.2K citations
PatientClientConsumerHealthcareTerminologyMental HealthEthical ImplicationsService UserMedical PublishingHealth Information Management

Journals publishing in this area

1JAMA cover
JAMA
ISSN 0098-74842,678 articles in this topic
994h-index
2The Medical Journal of Australia cover
The Medical Journal of Australia
ISSN 0025-729X1,939 articles in this topic
260h-index
3Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica cover
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
ISSN 0001-690X310 articles in this topic
238h-index
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American Psychologist
ISSN 0003-066X239 articles in this topic
502h-index