Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2004):

The use of emergency hormonal contraception in cases of rape--revisiting the Catholic position.

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Author/s: Mallia, Pierre (P);

Affiliation: 12 School Street, Tarxien, PLA04, Malta. pmallia(-atsign-)synapse.net.mt

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Human reproduction and genetic ethics (Hum Reprod Genet Ethics), published in Scotland. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2005-; vol 11 (issue 2) : pp 35-42

Dates: Created 2005/11/04; Completed 2006/02/21; Revised 2008/11/21;

PMID: 16270449, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Abortifacient Agents Catholicism Contraception, Postcoital - ethics Contraceptives, Postcoital, Hormonal - administration & dosage Double Effect Principle Emergency Treatment Ethical Analysis Female

Female Humans Malta Ovulation Physicians - ethics Rape Refusal to Treat - ethics; legislation & jurisprudence Risk Assessment

Associated Chemicals: Abortifacient Agents (0) ; Contraceptives, Postcoital, Hormonal (0)

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