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| Thursday August 26th, 2010 |
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Doctors with religious beliefs are less likely to take decisions which could hasten the death of those who are terminally ill, a study suggests.
The survey of nearly 4,000 doctors found those with a strong faith were also less likely to discuss end-of-life treatment options with their patient.
The London University research urges greater acknowledgement of how beliefs influence care.
Doctors and campaigners described the findings as "concerning". (continue...) |
| | | Source: BBC News |
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