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Main description: Der Begriff des Gewissens ist durch den Strukturwandel des Gesundheitswesens in den letzten Jahrzehnten unter Druck geraten. Im Zuge einer Pluralisierung des Wertempfindens in modernen Gesellschaften bahnt sich eine erneute Debatte um Gewissensvorbehalte bei der Erbringung medizinischer Leistungen an. Der Band nähert sich diesem Problem aus interdisziplinärer Perspektive und leuchtet die verschiedenen Dimensionen von Gewissensentscheidungen aus.
Main description: The concept of conscience has come under siege during the last few decades as a result of structural changes in the health care system. Starting with the pluralization of values in modern societies, a new debate has been launched about the place of conscientious objection in providing medical services. The volume approaches this problem from an interdisciplinary perspective and elucidates the diverse dimensions of decisions of conscience.
The concept of conscience has come under siege during the last few decades as a result of structural changes in the health care system. Starting with the pluralization of values in modern societies, a new debate has been launched about the place of conscientious objection in providing medical services. The volume approaches this problem from an interdisciplinary perspective and elucidates the diverse dimensions of decisions of conscience.