Lucian Blair
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The NBMS Board of Directors adopted an abortion policy that stated: “The issue of abortion is a personal one between the patient and the physician governed by individual conscience and the law of the land.” . . . Following a protracted and impassioned debate, the statement was adopted. Feelings were running so high that in one case an NBMS member asked another doctor if he wished to “step outside” to discuss the issue.
Blair L. Abortion issue dominates NBMS annual meeting. Can Med Assoc J. 1988;139(8):797.