Ethics briefings

Previous Ethics briefings1 highlighted the case of two senior midwives employed by Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board. The midwives, both practising Roman Catholics, argued that they should be able to conscientiously object to the delegation, supervision and support of staff involved with abor...

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Authors: Brannan, Sophie (Author) ; Campbell, Ruth (Author) ; Davies, Martin (Author) ; English, Veronica (Author) ; Mussell, Rebecca (Author) ; Sheather, C. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: BMJ Publ. 2015
In: Journal of medical ethics
Year: 2015, Volume: 41, Issue: 3, Pages: 285-286
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