Recently, some physicians have made headline news by conscientiously refusing services to patients on the basis of their own personal beliefs and values.
John K. Davis’ essay in Ethics Across the Professions (pages 121-127) examines this issue in depth. After considering the course material over the last few
weeks, do you think physicians have a “right” to refuse services to patients if they believe those services conflict with their own personal values and beliefs?
Why or why not? Explain. You may examine this question within the context of the following article as well:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/02/18/doctor-discrimination-baby/23642091/
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