Preferred Label : casuistry;
MeSH definition : A method of ETHICAL ANALYSIS that emphasizes practical problem solving through examining
individual cases that are considered to be representative; sometimes used to denote
specious argument or rationalization. Differentiate from casuistics, which is the
recording and study of cases and disease.;
MeSH annotation : do not confuse with casuistics, the recording and study of cases of disease, or with
CAUSALITY;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casuistry;
Origin ID : D032764;
UMLS CUI : C0085974;
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A method of ETHICAL ANALYSIS that emphasizes practical problem solving through examining
individual cases that are considered to be representative; sometimes used to denote
specious argument or rationalization. Differentiate from casuistics, which is the
recording and study of cases and disease.
