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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2009-02-01
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| 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. |
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| ISSN: | 2078-6190 2078-6204 |