Sir, – Medical Council guidelines are clear that personal opinions and beliefs must not interfere with treatment of patients. A doctor with a conscientious objection is obliged to refer a patient to a colleague if they cannot provide a service themselves. It’s important that conscientious objection does not become conscientious obstruction. – Yours, etc,
Dr BRENDAN
McDONNELL,
Specialist Registrar
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