... regulating this relationship based on the professional ethics guidelines could have a positive impact on therapeutic relationships. Originality/value Results showed that designing codes of ethics and practical guidelines based on the frequency of the noted challenges enhances the quality of treatment...

...Ebru Saygili; Yucel Ozturkoglu Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the presence of ethical standards in the content of international hospitals codes of ethics disclosed in their websites. Design/methodology/approach Firstly, the focus is on developing an integrated framework...