Health Care

Professional Autonomy

The quality or state of being independent and self-directing, especially in making decisions, enabling professionals to exercise judgment as they see fit during the performance of their jobs.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The quality or state of being independent and self-directing, especially in making decisions, enabling professionals to exercise judgment as they see fit during the performance of their jobs.

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4 entry terms
  • Autonomy, Professional
  • Self Regulation, Professional
  • Professional Self Regulation
  • Regulation, Professional Self

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  1. N04w.452.758.752

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Professional Autonomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017009. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017009
  2. Professional Autonomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70362022