Is the medical profession always justified in saving lives?

Background: The aims and objective of this paper are to address controversial and contentious issues in Medical Practice which should be of universal interest to family practitioners. Topics: The author reviews the Hippocratic Oath and its relevance to end-of-life decisions, abortion, renal dialysi...

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Main Author: Walter M. Politzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2009-02-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/963
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Summary:Background: The aims and objective of this paper are to address controversial and contentious issues in Medical Practice which should be of universal interest to family practitioners. Topics: The author reviews the Hippocratic Oath and its relevance to end-of-life decisions, abortion, renal dialysis and euthanasia. Conclusion: The opinions expressed in the article are based on evidence and the author’s opinion and will encourage lively emotional response from the readers in a multicultural South Africa.
ISSN:2078-6190
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