AIDS: The Ethical Dilemma for Surgeons

AIDS: The Ethical Dilemma for Surgeons

While physicians are by definition responsible for the care of the sick, many have refused to operate on HIV-infected patients. The ethics of treating HIV-infected patients, the limits of medical duty and social responsibility of physicians are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of law, medicine & ethics medicine & ethics, 1989-07, Vol.17 (2), p.139
1. Verfasser: Peterson, Lynn M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Medical ethics
Physicians
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Zusammenfassung:While physicians are by definition responsible for the care of the sick, many have refused to operate on HIV-infected patients. The ethics of treating HIV-infected patients, the limits of medical duty and social responsibility of physicians are discussed.
ISSN:1073-1105
1748-720X