Religion, Medicine and the Law

Is the legal protection that is given to the expression of Abrahamic religious belief adequate or appropriate in the context of English medical law? This is the central question that is explored in this book, which develops a framework to support judges in the resolution of contentious cases that in...

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Main Author: O Neill, Clayton (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2018
In:Year: 2018
Series/Journal:Biomedical Law & Ethics Library

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