22. Why Do Doctors Object? Conscientious Objection in Reproductive Medicine

Conscientious objection has been used to describe refusal by physicians to provide care/procedures or prescribe therapies based on personal beliefs. These objections are often associated with reproductive health, but it remains unclear how many physicians object, and if their objection is based on religious beliefs.

Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - March 4, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kacie Kidd, Laura Davisson, Kelley Jones, Pamela Murray Source Type: research