Ethical theories as multiple models

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Ethical theories as multiple models. / Wagner, Isaac A.

I: Journal of Medical Ethics, Bind 49, Nr. 6, 108501, 2023.

Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Kommentar/debat › Forskning › fagfællebedømt

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Wagner, IA 2023, 'Ethical theories as multiple models', Journal of Medical Ethics, bind 49, nr. 6, 108501. https://doi.org/10.1136/jme-2022-108501

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Wagner, I. A. (2023). Ethical theories as multiple models. Journal of Medical Ethics, 49(6), [108501]. https://doi.org/10.1136/jme-2022-108501

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Wagner IA. Ethical theories as multiple models. Journal of Medical Ethics. 2023;49(6). 108501. https://doi.org/10.1136/jme-2022-108501

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Wagner, Isaac A. / Ethical theories as multiple models. I: Journal of Medical Ethics. 2023 ; Bind 49, Nr. 6.

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