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The National Academy of Medicine in Argentina has warned that the abortion law passed with the support of President Alberto Fernández’ administration violates the fundamental principles of the ethics ...

For aspiring doctors, confronting ethical dilemmas begins long before encountering them in clinical settings. During the medical school interview process, applicants are often asked to discuss how ...

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A Viewpoint in this week's Lancet proposes reforms at the Guantanamo Bay detention centre, with respect to medical ethics and the medical status of detainees. The Viewpoint highlights the problem of ...

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