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A Journal of Healthcare Ethics & Humanities. Published since 1993 by Forum for Medical Ethics Society.
Peer-reviewed. Indexed in Medline, PubMed, The Philosopher’s Index, Scopus.

ISSN: 0975-5691 (Online); 0974-8466 (Print) RNI Reg No. MAHENG/2016/67188
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IJME COVER Oct-Dec 2024
The job of ethicists is to probe the smooth surface of appearances and expose the reality. An editorial in this…
Research Articles
Attitudes and perceptions of undergraduate medical students about sexual harassment…
Harleen Kaur, Malhar Hirmukhe, Medha Vaidya , Nishika Patole , Murtuza Ranalawala, Pranava Nande, Anushri Soni, Charmi Bhanushali, Ashni Dharia, Sagar Karia, Avinash De Sousa
A typology framework for unethical medical practices under public health…
Parul Naib
A quasi-experimental study of trigger films for teaching the doctor-patient…
Farah Khaliq, Nonita Gangwani , Satendra Singh
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CREATIVE SPACE: November 22, 2024
Home truths: A crossword on the Earth and our (in)actions
This crossword features terms that are associated with the growing worldwide concern of the well-being and sustainability of our environment — physical, biological, and social. The clues mention the number of letters in each word/part of the solution, and if the solution is an abbreviation.
Josyula K Lakshmi
Research Article: November 21, 2024
Knowledge attitude and practice among dentists in Dakshina Kannada, India regarding ethical concerns in extraction of wrong tooth

Background: Truth-telling and autonomy go hand in hand. As a result, it is a breach of the patients' rights to autonomy when medical errors are not disclosed to them. The aim of this study is to describe knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding ethical consider...

Athira Purushothaman, Poonam R Naik
Letter: November 15, 2024
Customised honesty: A new paradigm in ethical behaviour
In an era where integrity is crucial, but under threat, the concept of "customised honesty" emerges as a nuanced approach to ethical behaviour. Unlike the traditional understanding of honesty, which adheres strictly to absolute truths, customised honesty adapts to the context, emphasising transpa...
Abdul Sattar Khan
Research Article: November 13, 2024
Designing and validation of a professional autonomy questionnaire for clinical nurses

Background: Autonomy is a major element of professional practice in nursing and an important factor in improving the quality of patient care. This study aimed to design and validate a questionnaire to assess the professional autonomy of clinical nurses.

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Leila Rouhi Balasi, Abbas Ebadi, Nasrin Elahi, Maryam Hazrati, Simin Jahani
Book Review: November 07, 2024
Adapting to the ebb and flow of life

Dr Ratna Magotra, Whispers of the HEART — Not Just a Surgeon, Konark Publishers Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, 328 Pages, Rs 800 (Hardcover), ISBN 978-81-963629-0-4
Sameer R Rao
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