A Catholic Perspective on Secular Institutional Conscience Objection Claims.
The article focuses on extending the concept of conscientious objection rights from secular medical professionals to secular healthcare institutions, paralleling claims traditionally made by faith-based organizations. It argues that mutual recognition of conscientious objection claims by both secula...
| Published in: | American Journal of Bioethics Vol. 26; no. 7; pp. 83 - 86 |
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| Format: | commentary Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jul2026
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