Journal of Medical Ethics

The Journal of Medical Ethics, abbreviated as J Med Ethics (ISSN: 0306-6800), is a leading international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarship in the field of bioethics and the philosophy of medicine. Published by BMJ, the journal’s scope encompasses the full spectrum of ethical issues arising in clinical practice, biomedical research, public health, and health policy. Its main topics include end-of-life decision-making, reproductive ethics, resource allocation, informed consent, genetic and genomic ethics, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and the moral implications of emerging medical technologies. The journal publishes a diverse array of article types, including original research articles, systematic reviews, concise feature articles, case-based ethical analyses, and provocative commentaries that stimulate critical debate. Its primary target audience comprises medical practitioners, bioethicists, health policy makers, academic researchers, and students in medicine, law, and philosophy. A notable feature of the Journal of Medical Ethics is its commitment to open access options, allowing authors to make their work freely available, thereby maximizing global readership and impact. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 4.4000, the journal holds a distinguished position in its field, consistently ranking in the JCR Quartile 1 (Q1) within the Ethics and Medical Ethics categories. This high quartile standing reflects its rigorous editorial standards, influential content, and central role in shaping contemporary ethical discourse in medicine. As a premier forum for both established and emerging voices, the journal remains an essential resource for anyone engaged in the critical examination of moral questions in health and healthcare.