The following is a commentary on last week’s post, Conscientious Objection in Medicine: A Moral Dilemma, written by Dr. Bradley.
Commentary by Antonella Surbone, MD PhD FACP, Ethics Editor
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Conscientious Objection in Medicine: A Moral Dilemma
May 28, 2009Ishmeal Bradley MD
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