Some doctors say no to certain treatments because of their personal beliefs. Others argue that refusing care breaks the trust patients place in doctors. A new argument suggests both views can coexist if we rethink what a doctor’s job really means. The core claim that refusal is always wrong r
The topic is how doctors, nurses and other staff in Australia decide not to help with abortions. Their personal beliefs sometimes stop them from providing the service, but no one has looked closely at why or how this happens. Because of that gap, we don’t know if the rules in place actually he
More places are allowing euthanasia and assisted suicide. This means doctors and nurses can refuse to help, which is called conscientious objection. Some people think this is okay. They say it protects the rights of medical workers. Others disagree. They argue it stops patients from getting the care
In the world of healthcare, there are many tough topics. These topics are often controversial and can divide people. Three big ones are voluntary assisted dying, safe zones around reproductive health clinics, and a proposed bill about conscientious objection. These issues were discussed at a conf
