Journal of Medical Ethics
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Aims and Scope
The Journal of Medical Ethics is a monthly peer-reviewed academic journal covering the field of bioethics that was established in 1975. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 2.021, ranking it fourth out of 16 journals in the category "Medical Ethics" and 11th out of 55 journals in the category "Ethics". Less
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Journal Specifications
- PublisherBMJ PUBLISHING GROUP
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyMonthly
- Publication Start Year1975
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FAQs
Since when has Journal of Medical Ethics been publishing? 
The Journal of Medical Ethics has been publishing since 1975 till date.
How frequently is the Journal of Medical Ethics published?
Journal of Medical Ethics is published Monthly.
Who is the publisher of Journal of Medical Ethics?
The publisher of Journal of Medical Ethics is BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Journal of Medical Ethics?
For the Journal of Medical Ethics's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of Journal of Medical Ethics on editage?
For the Journal of Medical Ethics metrics, please refer to the section above on the page.
What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Journal of Medical Ethics?
The eISSN number is 1473-4257 and pISSN number is 0306-6800 for Journal of Medical Ethics.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Research ethics, Medical ethics, Resource allocation, Clinical trial, Genetic testing, Health professionals, Gestation, Social stratification, Resuscitation, Morality, Fetal alcohol, Ethical climate, Artificial intelligence, Vaccination policy, Cognitive impairment, Organ donation, Ceteris paribus, Infection control, Intellectual disability, Triage.
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