(Correspondence) The Code of ethics: abortion referral

CA Johnson

Canadian Medical Association Journal, CMAJ
Canadian Medical Association Journal

Extract
Mr. Geekie’s interpretation of this section is most disturbing in that some of the phrases he uses suggest a derogatory attitude to physicians engaged in abortion referral. . . . It seems to me clearly unethical for a physician with moral conflicts of interest to refer a patient who consults him about an abortion to a clergyman. . . .It seems that what appeared to be a step forward in ensuring that patients receive unbiased professional judgement in each individual case has become just the opposite.


Johnson CA. (Correspondence) The Code of ethics: abortion referral. Can Med Assoc J. 1978 Apr 22;118(8):888, 890.