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When doctors say No
Originally published in MercatorNet, May 2017
by Michael Quinlan
As abortion, euthanasia and other controversial procedures become more widespread,
Protecting the Careers of Medical Professionals Who Believe in the Hippocratic Oath
Originally published in The Center for Bioethics and Culture, May 2009
by Wesley J. Smith
We live in a
Politicians wrestle with doctors’ consciences in Victoria
Originally published in MercatorNet, April 2017
by Paul Russell
As the Victorian Ministerial Advisory Panel on “assisted dying” makes
Latest Positions and Papers
American College of Physicians Opposes Assisted Suicide
Excellent. The American College of Physicians, after studying the issue, has issued a policy statement against the legalization of assisted suicide. From the ACP Position Paper:
NZHPA: Submission to the Health Select Committee Investigation into Ending One’s Life in New Zealand
The New Zealand Health Select Committee conducted an inquiry into ‘Ending One’ s Life in New Zealand ‘ between June 2015 and February 2016. The Select Committee investigated 1) factors that contribute to the desire to end one’ s life, 2) the effectiveness of services and
University Professor Urges Medical Graduates to show Courage
Professor D Robin Taylor, University of Otago, Graduation Address
Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Mayor, Members of the University Council, academic colleagues, graduating students, family