Is the Medical Profession Always Justified in Saving Lives?

Walter Matthew Politzer

Abstract


Background: The aims and objective of this paper are to address controversial and contentious issues in Medical Practice which should be of universal interest to family practitioners.

Topics: The author reviews the Hippocratic Oath and its relevance to end-of-life decisions, abortion, renal dialysis and euthanasia.

Conclusion: The opinions expressed in the article are based on evidence and the author’s opinion and will encourage lively emotional response from
the readers in a multicultural South Africa

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SA Fam Pract | ISSN: 1726-426X

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