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Conscientious Objection in Medicine (Elements in Bioethics and Neuroethics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781009074797
author:: Mark
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 92
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Law, Medical Law & Legislation,
Condition:: New
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Conscientious Objection in Medicine by Mark Wicclair explores the complex ethical issues surrounding conscientious objection in medical practice. The book examines key concepts such as conscientious provision, conscience, moral complicity, and moral integrity, and critically analyses ongoing controversies including the compatibility of conscientious objection with professional obligations. The author argues that certain perspectives on conscientious objection fail to provide a clear justification for their stance, while others struggle to define criteria for evaluating objectors' reasons. The book also scrutinizes the justifiability of asymmetry in responses to conscientious objectors and providers, highlighting the need for more nuanced approaches to these complex issues. Through its critical analysis, Conscientious Objection in Medicine sheds light on the intricacies of medical ethics, providing a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges faced by healthcare professionals.

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