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[Freedom of conscience. Biojuridical conflicts at multicultural societies]
1Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Vicálvaro, Madrid. marta.albert@urjc.es
Summary
Healthcare professionals' freedom of conscience may be at risk in multicultural societies due to ethical relativism. Proposed legal policies on euthanasia and abortion in Spain could further endanger this right.
Area of Science:
- Bioethics
- Medical Law
- Sociology of Medicine
Context:
- Multicultural societies present unique challenges to individual freedoms, including freedom of conscience.
- Ethical relativism in diverse societies can paradoxically lead to rigid, dogmatic attitudes.
- Specific legal developments in Spain concerning end-of-life care and reproductive health are examined.
Purpose:
- To analyze the right to conscientious objection for healthcare professionals in multicultural contexts.
- To assess the impact of ethical relativism on the exercise of freedom of conscience in healthcare.
- To evaluate the implications of proposed legislation on euthanasia and abortion in Spain for healthcare professionals' rights.
Summary:
- The paper explores conscientious objection for healthcare professionals amidst ethical relativism in multicultural societies.
- It examines the Spanish legal landscape, including the 'dignified death' bill in Andalucía and abortion law reforms.
- The analysis concludes that current legal policy proposals may jeopardize healthcare professionals' freedom of conscience.
Impact:
- Highlights potential conflicts between societal values, legal frameworks, and individual rights in healthcare.
- Informs ongoing debates on bioethics, reproductive rights, and end-of-life decisions.
- Suggests a need for policy review to protect healthcare professionals' conscientious objection rights.
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