Conscientious Objection and Other Motivations for Refusal to Treat in Hastened Death: A Systematic Review

Conscientious Objection and Other Motivations for Refusal to Treat in Hastened Death: A Systematic Review

Background: Conscientious objection (CO) in the context of health care arises when a health care professional (HCP) refuses to participate in a certain procedure because it is not compatible with their ethical or moral principles. Refusal to treat in health care includes, in addition to CO, other fa...

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Main Authors: Madalena Martins-Vale, Helena P. Pereira, Sílvia Marina, Miguel Ricou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
euthanasia
assisted suicide
hastened death
refusal to treat
conscientious objection
systematic review
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/15/2127

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https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/15/2127

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