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Navigating the chasm between religious and secular perspectives in modern bioethics
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- Published on: 17 June 2009
- Published on: 17 June 2009Premature Neonates, Vegetative State and Nutrition: Political Power Clashes with Medical AutonomyShow More
PREFACE Recently, escalating controversy has been generated in Italy concerning end-of-life dilemmas. As a result, some recent health policies adopted by the Italian government in compliance with the official point of view of the Roman Catholic Church have rejected published scientific evidence. This article shows three examples of this situation where doctor's autonomy in Italy is undermined by political power.
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