Written question asked by Baroness Gould of Potternewton (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Darzi of Denham (Labour) on Monday, 29 October 2007.
Health: Religion and Conscience
- Question
- asked Her Majesty's Government:What response they have made to (a) the General Medical Council's guidance personal beliefs and medical practice on the extension of the range of procedures from which doctors can opt out on grounds of religion or conscience; and (b) Muslim students who refuse to attend lectures relating to sexually transmitted diseases or diseases caused by alcohol abuse.
- Answer
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The General Medical Council (GMC) is independent of government and issues guidance on a range of matters concerning medical education and practice. The Government have not responded to the recent GMC consultation document entitled Personal Beliefs and Medical Practice. Issues arising from students failing to attend lectures are a matter for individual medical schools.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 695 c153WA; 5560
- Session
- 2006-07
- Subjects
- Doctors Ethics Higher education Medicine Muslims Religion Students
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