Conscientious objection in medicine

BMJ. 2006 Feb 4;332(7536):294-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.332.7536.294.

Abstract

Deeply held religious beliefs may conflict with some aspects of medical practice. But doctors cannot make moral judgments on behalf of patients

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Conscience*
  • Ethics, Medical*
  • Patient Rights / ethics
  • Patient Rights / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Professional Practice / ethics
  • Professional Practice / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Refusal to Treat / ethics*
  • Refusal to Treat / legislation & jurisprudence