Ethics A popular term for a philosophical stance on taboos in medicine—e.g., practising various resuscitative techniques (intubation, catheterization) on the recently dead; or ‘overdosing’ a person with intractable pain who is terminally ill with cancer
Military medicine A popular term for the military’s stance on homosexuality, a lifestyle that is not condoned or accepted, but is not punished if it remains undisclosed

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell