“I haven’t had to bare my soul but now I kind of have to”: describing how voluntary assisted dying conscientious objectors anticipated approaching conversations with patients in Victoria, Australia

Abstract Background Dealing with end of life is challenging for patients and health professionals alike. The situation becomes even more challenging when a patient requests a legally permitted medical service that a health professional is unable to provide due to a conflict of conscience. Such a sce...

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Main Authors: Casey Michelle Haining, Louise Anne Keogh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-021-00717-0