Clause of conscience implemented in competition law medical in Poland in the context of the implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights

Freedom of conscience and religion, also called conscience clause legislation is part of the inherent and inalienable rights of every human being and freedoms protected by the constitution as a fundamental principle of democratic countries working in the law. At international level, the most common...

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Published inPomeranian Journal of Life Sciences Vol. 61; no. 4; p. 460
Main Authors Radlińska, Iwona, Kolwitz, Marcin
Format Journal Article
LanguagePolish
Published Poland 2015
Subjects
Abortion, Induced - ethics
Abortion, Induced - legislation & jurisprudence
Conscience
Health Personnel - ethics
Health Personnel - legislation & jurisprudence
Human Rights
Humans
Poland
Religion
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Summary:Freedom of conscience and religion, also called conscience clause legislation is part of the inherent and inalienable rights of every human being and freedoms protected by the constitution as a fundamental principle of democratic countries working in the law. At international level, the most common piece of legislation on this issue is the European Convention on Human Rights of 4 November 1950, which Poland is a party. Pursuant to Art. 9 of the European Convention Poland is committed to the protection of freedom of thought, conscience and religion to every person under its jurisdiction, including the medical professions. In a special way to be protected by the freedom of conscience of physicians, dentists, nurses and midwives, as the conscience clause is written in the law governing the exercise of such professions in Poland.
ISSN:2450-4637