Carlos Gómez-Vírseda

Conscientious objection to euthanasia: a qualitative study of palliative care physicians’ perceptions

Abstract Background Conscientious objection (CO) in healthcare is a pressing issue, particularly in euthanasia, where legal permissibility coexists with moral disagreement. CO is commonly framed as a principled refusal based on moral or religious convictions, often emphasizing te...