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- 1. moral principles that govern the practice of medicine: "here medical ethics are unambiguous: the mother comes first"
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System of moral principles of the practice of medicine
Medical ethics is an applied branch of ethics which analyzes the practice of clinical medicine and related scientific research. Medical ethics is based on a set of values that professionals can refer to in the case of any confusion or conflict. These values include the respect for autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice. Such tenets may allow doctors, care providers, and families to cr... Wikipedia
