Christopher Meyers, Robert D Woods
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In our earlier essay (Meyers and Woods 1996, 118–119), and in alignment with Card’s (2007) analogy, we recommended a system similar to that used for exemption from military service, one that incorporates a review board for evaluating claims of genuine conscientious objection. Because different groups have different means for communicating that a belief is profoundly held, the review board should be structured to represent a diversity of racial, ethnic and religious beliefs and academic training. Furthermore, to reduce the potential power asymmetry between the review board and petitioners, it should also include a range of disciplines—medicine, nursing, mental health, social services, chaplaincy—and representatives from the community.
Meyers C, Woods RD. Conscientious Objection? Yes, but make sure it’s genuine. (Conscientious Objection and Emergency Contraception). Am J Bioeth. 2007;7(6):. Available from: