Month: June 2017
Letter: Catholic hospitals treat body, mind, soul
Read More: Letter: Catholic hospitals treat body, mind, soulIn her May 25 op-ed “Treatment at hospital follows ‘Catholic tradition,’” Rekha Basu made several unfounded ethical claims that misrepresented the reality of Catholic thought in medicine. First, she attacked the conscience rights of physicians who refuse to perform or refer for abortions; yet, as a matter of state and federal law, under no circumstance…
Thank you to all participants and organizers for a successful Mid-Year Meeting
Read More: Thank you to all participants and organizers for a successful Mid-Year Meeting
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