The concept of human dignity is a term commonly used in professional codes and standards for biomedical healthcare disciplines and professional nursing practice. What is the definition of this ethical concept? This column offers a unique definition from a nursing disciplinary perspective. Common straight thinking or ethical questions emerging with the application of the concept in practice are offered along with a discussion of misunderstandings regarding the use of the concept in nursing practice and in professional healthcare arenas. © 2008 Sage Publications.
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Milton, C. L. (2008). The ethics of human dignity: A nursing theoretical perspective. Nursing Science Quarterly, 21(3), 207–210. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894318408320142
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