“Ethics” or “morality” in nursing: What do concepts mean and why do they matter?

Michael Igoumenidis, Stefania Chiappinotto, Evridiki Papastavrou, Alvisa Palese, Department of Nursing, University of Patras, Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Cyprus University of Technology

Nursing Ethics: An International Journal for Health Care Professionals

Published online on May 15, 2026