"Professional Autonomy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The quality or state of being independent and self-directing, especially in making decisions, enabling professionals to exercise judgment as they see fit during the performance of their jobs.
| Descriptor ID |
D017009
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N04.452.758.752
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| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Professional Autonomy" by people in Profiles.
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Outpatient case presentations in the conference room versus examination room: results from two randomized controlled trials. Am J Med. 2002 Dec 01; 113(8):657-62.