Brief for bioethicists for privacy as amicus curiae supporting appellees

Amicus is an ad hoc group of 57 philosophers, theologians, attorneys and physicians … who teach medical ethics to medical students and physicians. The members believe that permitting competent adults to make important, personal medical decisions in consultation with their physician is a fundamental...

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Published in:American journal of law & medicine 1989-01, Vol.15 (2-3), p.169-177
Main Authors: Annas, G J, Glantz, L H, Mariner, W K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion
Abortion, Legal
Confidential communications
Confidentiality - legislation & jurisprudence
Ethics, Medical
Female
Humans
Medical ethics
Missouri
Physician-patient privilege
Physician-Patient Relations
Physicians
Population
Pregnancy
Privacy, Right of
Professional relationships
Right of privacy
United States
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Summary:Amicus is an ad hoc group of 57 philosophers, theologians, attorneys and physicians … who teach medical ethics to medical students and physicians. The members believe that permitting competent adults to make important, personal medical decisions in consultation with their physician is a fundamental principle of medical ethics, and that the doctor-patient relationship deserves the constitutional protection the Court has afforded it under the right of privacy.
ISSN:0098-8588
2375-835X
DOI:10.1017/S0098858800012132