"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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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Professional Autonomy" by people in Profiles.
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Earp JK. A tree with deep roots: 54th anniversary of nurse practitioners. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2019 Dec; 31(12):685-686.
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Bellot J, Carthron DL, O'Connor M, Rose K, Shillam C, Van Cleave JH, Vogelsmeier A. Advancing the future of nursing: a report by the Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity (BAGNC) Alumni Policy and Leadership Committee. Nurs Outlook. 2013 Jan-Feb; 61(1):55-7.
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Allard M, Frego A, Katz A, Halas G. Exploring the role of RNs in family practice residency training programs. Can Nurse. 2010 Mar; 106(3):20-4.
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Foley L, Faircloth CA. Medicine as discursive resource: legitimation in the work narratives of midwives. Sociol Health Illn. 2003 Mar; 25(2):165-84.