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Conscientious objection in Italy.
- Source :
- Journal of Medical Ethics; Feb2015, Vol. 41 Issue 2, p170-173, 4p, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The law regulating abortion in Italy gives healthcare practitioners the option to make a conscientious objection to activities that are specific and necessary to an abortive intervention. Conscientious objectors among Italian gynaecologists amount to about 70%. This means that only a few doctors are available to perform abortions, and therefore access to abortion is subject to constraints. In 2012 the International Planned Parenthood Federation European Network (IPPF EN) lodged a complaint against Italy to the European Committee of Social Rights, claiming that the inadequate protection of the right to access abortion implies a violation of the right to health. In this paper I will discuss the Italian situation with respect to conscientious objection to abortion and I will suggest possible solutions to the problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03066800
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Medical Ethics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 100784541
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/medethics-2013-101656