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State 4 reasons why some argue that conscientious objection should not be allowed in medical practice.

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– Inefficiency & inequity
– Inconsistency
– Commitments of a doctor
– Discrimination

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Recognise why medical students have different guidelines on conscientious objection to medical doctors

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As a medical student, you won’t be expected to make decisions about treatment options. But you mustn’t let your own opinions or views affect the way you treat patients and others or the information you give them.

  1. Treating patients with respect includes not expressing your personal beliefs to patients in ways that exploit their vulnerability or would cause them distress
  2. As a medical student, you won’t be expected to make decisions about treatment options. But you mustn’t let your own opinions or views affect the way you treat patients and others or the information you give them.
  3. You must not unfairly discriminate against patients or colleagues on the basis
    of their lifestyle, culture, or social or economic status.
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Name the areas in which BMA support conscientious objection, and know which of these are legally protected

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abortion (Abortion Act, 1967), 
fertility treatment (Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act, 1990) & withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment
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Outline the limits of conscientious objection as described by the GMC

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may need to be overridden in the interest of other moral obligations that outweigh it in a given circumstance

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Explain in what ways values and beliefs may affect patient choice and doctor’s practice and how ethical dilemmas may arise

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conflicting beliefs
cultural practices and personal beliefs are central to the lives of doctors and patients, and that all doctors have personal values that affect their day-to-day practice. We don’t wish to prevent doctors from practising in line with their beliefs and values, as long as they also follow the guidance in Good Medical Practice. Neither do we wish to prevent patients from receiving care that is consistent with, or meets the requirements of, their beliefs and values

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Outline the limits of conscientious objection as described by the GMC

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may need to be overridden in the interest of other moral obligations that outweigh it in a given circumstance

necessary to save the life or to prevent grave permanent injury to the physical or
mental health of a pregnant woman

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Name the 4 key attributes of care which must be maintained, whatever one’s values, as defined by GMC

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  • Must act in accordance with relevant legislation
  • Must not treat patients unfairly
  • Must not deny patients access to appropriate services or care
  • Must not cause patients distress