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Stemming the Tide of Disreputable Science: Implications for Nursing
Author(s) -
Denham Sharon A.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6198.1993.tb00929.x
Subject(s) - scientific misconduct , misconduct , psychology , nursing , medicine , political science , alternative medicine , law , pathology
Numerous cases of fraud and misconduct in scientific endeavors have been brought to the attention of the public in recent years. Although nursing has not yet been scathed by abuses, the possibility exists that similar incidents can occur. The author reviews the factors that potentiate unethical practices and details a proactive approach for nursing to take to stem the tide of disreputable science.