Jewish and secular medical ethics share themes but diverge on issues such as heroic measures.
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An american expert on Jewish medical ethics explained the nuances of these rules during a recent address in Ottawa. Although Jewish and secular rules concerning medical ethics often coincide, they diverge in several important areas, including the subject of patient autonomy.
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- CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne
دوره 157 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997