title: The code of ethics and the role of nurses: an historical perspective.
abstract: A retrospective on the concept of nursing's code of ethics as it was considered throughout our history. Cianci discusses its importance in the early days and why it has even broader implications in today's troubled times.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cianci
mesh_terms: D032781:Codes of Ethics; D004993:Ethics, Nursing / Q000266:history*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards; D012956:Societies, Nursing / Q000266:history; D014481:United States