1. A set of established rules, protocols, or guidelines designed to ensure moral and ethical conduct in professional, medical, research, or institutional contexts
The hospital implemented new ethical procedures to protect patient privacy.
O hospital implementou novos procedimentos éticos para proteger a privacidade do paciente.
2. A formal process or method that adheres to ethical standards and moral principles
The research team followed strict ethical procedures before conducting the study.
A equipe de pesquisa seguiu procedimentos éticos rigorosos antes de conduzir o estudo.