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Medical Care Ethics

Date of Publication:

11/8/2017

Definition:

Theories, principles, and norms related to morally right and wrong decisions and actions in health care.  This includes decisions and actions of individuals involved in health care (including patients, families, surrogate decision makers, health care personnel, or other involved parties) as well as hospitals, health care delivery systems, health care insurers, and other institutions involved in the provision of health care.

Source of Definition:

Medical Ethics in the Military Health System

Last Updated: August 01, 2022
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