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Yes, you can say no

Sanya Ram
Different directions

Auckland pharmacy lecturer Sanya Ram teases out the issues relating to conscientious objection in light of intense debate over the End of Life Choice Bill

As the New Zealand Par­liament contends with the End of Life Choice Bill, the passionate debates have reignited views on conscientious objection among
References
  1. Parliamentary Counsel Office. End of Life Choice Bill, https://bit.ly/34Rak35
  2. New Zealand Pharmacy Council. Code of Ethics 2018. Clause 2H. https://bit.ly/34Uro8i
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  4. House of Representatives. End of Life Choice Bill – Member’s Bill: As reported from the Justice Committee – Commentary. 2019. https://bit.ly/2p7TSfG
  5. Parliamentary Counsel Office. Bill of Rights Act 1990; s 13. https://bit.ly/2NXHB60
  6. Buetow S, Gauld N. Theor Med Bioeth 2018;39:143–55.
  7. Isaac S, Chaar B. Should pharmacists be allowed to conscientiously object to medicines supply on the basis of their personal beliefs? (“Con” side) Can J Hosp Pharm 2018;71:150–51.