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Religious Insistence on Medical Treatment : Christian Theology and Re-Imagination


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TitleReligious Insistence on Medical Treatment : Christian Theology and Re-Imagination
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1996
AuthorsConnors Jr, Russell B., and Smith Martin L.
JournalHastings Center Report
Volume26
Issue4
Pagination23-30
Type of ArticleArticle
Publication Languageeng
ISSN Number00930334
Accession Number9608261463
KeywordsMEDICINE
Abstract

Focuses on religious concerns on medical practices in end-of-life cases. Conflict between the patient families' religious standing and the medical opinion of health care professionals; Controversies over the appropriateness of providing aggressive life-sustaining medical treatment for terminally-ill patients; Contributions of Christian theology to medical practices.

Notes

Connors Jr., Russell B. Smith, Martin L.; Source Info: Jul/Aug96, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p23; Subject Term: MEDICINE -- Religious aspects; Number of Pages: 8p; Document Type: Article; Full Text Word Count: 6598

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