Research article summary (published 26 Aug 2004):

"Conscience" clauses allow US corporate providers to refuse care.

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Author/s: Tanne, Janice Hopkins (JH);

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Publication Type: News

Journal: BMJ (Clinical research ed.) (BMJ), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2004-Aug; vol 329 (issue 7464) : pp 476

Dates: Created 2004/08/27; Completed 2004/09/23; Revised 2008/11/20;

PMID: 15331464, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Conscience Health Maintenance Organizations - legislation & jurisprudence Health Personnel - legislation & jurisprudence

Humans Refusal to Treat - legislation & jurisprudence United States

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