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Dr Antony Lempert, Secular Medical Forum (Chair)

Dr Lempert is a partner in a rural GP practice on the Welsh/English border. Since 2008 he has coordinated and chaired the SMF which works to protect patients from the harm caused by the imposition on them of other people's personal beliefs. Dr Lempert is a BMA representative, and chairs the Shropshire division of the BMA.

Transcript: https://www.secularism.org.uk/uploads...
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From the right of women to access abortion and contraception to the right of the terminally ill to die with dignity, there are few issues in medical ethics that are not influenced by the voices of faith groups. But to what extent should "religious freedom" be accommodated in healthcare? And how can we ensure that patient care is always prioritised over religious concerns?

In October 2018, the National Secular Society and Secular Education Forum held a joint conference on healthcare and secularism. To find out more about our work in this area please visit: https://www.secularism.org.uk/healthc...

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