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This book provides the historical background, legal implications and ethical concerns when individuals or families either limit, refuse or delay traditional Western medical care based on their religious, cultural or philosophical beliefs. Findings from recent ethnographic research, clinical guidelines and latest technology are shared to provide examples of current refusal scenarios and to demonstrate the impact on those involved.

Patient compliance.