Abstract
The recent essay by Schuklenk and Smalling opposing respect for physicians' conscientious objections to providing patients with medical services that are legally permitted in liberal democracies is based on several erroneous assumptions. Acting in this manner would have serious harmful effects on the ethos of medicine and of bioethics. A much more nuanced and balanced position is critical in order to respect physicians' conscience with minimal damage to patients' rights.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 248-249 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of Medical Ethics |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Apr 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Issues, ethics and legal aspects
- Health(social science)
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Health Policy