Journal of Medical Ethics

SJR Rank #5,303H-index: 97SJR: 0.951Best quartile: Q1
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Publisher

BMJ Publishing Group

Country

United Kingdom

Type

journal

SJR by Edition

2022202500.30.60.91.2

Subject Categories

  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q1
  • Health PolicyQ1
  • Health (social science)Q1
  • Issues, Ethics and Legal AspectsQ1

Areas: Arts and Humanities · Medicine · Nursing · Social Sciences

Most published research topics

Ethics in medical practiceEthics and Legal Issues in Pediatric HealthcarePalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesEthics in Clinical ResearchReproductive Health and TechnologiesBiomedical Ethics and RegulationPatient Dignity and PrivacyOrgan Donation and TransplantationHealthcare cost, quality, practicesNeuroethics, Human Enhancement, Biomedical Innovations

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Publication Statistics

2025 Docs3-Year DocsCitable Docs0200400600800

Documents per Year

20222025085170255340

Detailed Information

ISSN

1473-4257, 0306-6800

SJR Best Quartile

Q1

Region

Western Europe

Citations per Document (2 years)

2.56

References per Document

24.88

Coverage

1975-2026

Scope

Journal of Medical Ethics is a leading international journal that reflects the whole field of medical ethics. The journal seeks to promote ethical reflection and conduct in scientific research and medical practice. It features articles on various ethical aspects of health care relevant to health care professionals, members of clinical ethics committees, medical ethics professionals, researchers and bioscientists, policy makers and patients. Subscribers to the Journal of Medical Ethics also receive Medical Humanities journal at no extra cost. JME is the official journal of the Institute of Medical Ethics.

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