Bigotry in Medicine: Legal, Yes. Ethical, No.
by Craig Klugman, Ph.D.
Medical School Interviewer: “If you could, please tell me why you decided to apply to medical school and pursue a career in medicine?”
Applicant: “So that I could refuse to treat the godless heathens.”
Interviewer: “Under U.S. rules, that is your right. Welcome to Med School.”
Under a new rule, the Trump Administration has strengthened a religious liberty clause that protects health care workers who refuse to perform procedures or treat patientsthat violate their religious beliefs.…
Source: blog.bioethics.net - Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Craig Klugman Tags: Education Ethics Featured Posts Health Regulation & Law Justice Politics professional ethics Source Type: blogs
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