Article
The Physician as a Conscientios Objector
Fordham Urban Law Review
(2002)
Abstract
Conference on Religious Values and Legal Dilemmas in Bioethics
On occasion a conflict arises between a physician's perceived moral obligation not to withhold treatment and a patient's right to refuse treatment. Arguments are cited in support of the position that, with prior notice, the physician's right should prevail. It is further argued that legislative action to remove lingering legal doubt would be appropriate.
Keywords
- Health,
- Health Law and Policy,
- Religion,
- Education Law,
- States,
- First Amendment,
- Neutrality
Disciplines
Publication Date
November, 2002
Citation Information
J. David Bleich. "The Physician as a Conscientios Objector" Fordham Urban Law Review Vol. 30 Iss. 1 (2002) p. 245 - 266 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/j-bleich/51/