"Value of Life" 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 intrinsic moral worth ascribed to a living being. (Bioethics Thesaurus)
| Descriptor ID |
D026712
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| MeSH Number(s) |
K01.752.400.900
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| Concept/Terms |
Value of Life- Value of Life
- Sanctity of Life
- Life Sanctities
- Life Sanctity
- Respect for Life
- Life, Respect for
Life Valuation, Economic- Life Valuation, Economic
- Economic Life Valuation
- Economic Life Valuations
- Life Valuations, Economic
- Valuations, Economic Life
- Valuation, Economic Life
Economic Value of Life- Economic Value of Life
- Life Economic Values
- Life Economic Value
- Economic Value, Life
- Economic Values, Life
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| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Value of Life" by people in Profiles.
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Tjia J, Givens J. Ethical framework for medication discontinuation in nursing home residents with limited life expectancy. Clin Geriatr Med. 2012 May; 28(2):255-72.
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Christopher PP. Psychiatric hospitalization--bridging the gap between respect and control. Narrat Inq Bioeth. 2011; 1(1):29-34.
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Cain JM, Ngan H, Garland S, Wright T. Control of cervical cancer: women's options and rights. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2009 Aug; 106(2):141-3.
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Rosen AB, Cutler DM, Norton DM, Hu HM, Vijan S. The value of coronary heart disease care for the elderly: 1987-2002. Health Aff (Millwood). 2007 Jan-Feb; 26(1):111-23.
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Stempsey WE. End-of-life decisions: Christian perspectives. Christ Bioeth. 1997 Dec; 3(3):249-61.
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Goff BA, Muntz HG, Cain JM. Comparison of 1997 Medicare relative value units for gender-specific procedures: is Adam still worth more than Eve? Gynecol Oncol. 1997 Aug; 66(2):313-9.