Journal of Medical Ethics 2009 (Vol. 35, No. 10)

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Fade Fave: Is it ethical for a general practitioner to claim a conscientious objection when asked to refer for abortion?

Fade Skinny: Abortion is one of the most divisive topics in healthcare. Proponents and opponents hold strong views. Some health workers who oppose abortion assert a right of conscientious objection to it, a position itself that others find unethical. Even if allowance for objection should be made, it is not clear how far it should extend.

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