What It Means to Be Human   /     Conscience Rights for Medical Professionals

Description

On this episode ofWhat It Means to Be Human, Wesley J. Smith examines the need for conscience clauses to protect medical professionals. Today, physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals whose moral beliefs prevent them from participating in legal but ethically controversial acts such as abortion and physician-assisted suicide, find themselves under increasing pressure to either violate their consciences or be driven out of their careers. Listen in as Wesley J. Smith explains why the life you save by supporting conscience clauses could be your own. Clickhere to read more about conscience clauses.

Summary

On this episode of What It Means to Be Human, Wesley J. Smith examines the need for conscience clauses to protect medical professionals. Today, physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals whose moral beliefs prevent them from participating in legal but ethically controversial acts such as abortion and physician-assisted suicide, find themselves under increasing pressure to either violate their consciences or be driven out of their careers. Listen in as Wesley J. Smith explains why the life you save by supporting conscience clauses could be your own. Click here to read more about conscience clauses.

Subtitle
On this episode of What It Means to Be Human, Wesley J. Smith examines the need for conscience cl...
Duration
357
Publishing date
2010-01-19 22:01
Link
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/bravenewbioethics/episodes/2010-01-19T14_01_58-08_00
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Enclosures
http://bravenewbioethics.podOmatic.com/enclosure/2010-01-19T14_01_58-08_00.mp3
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