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Children, transfusions and religious rights: Wading back into the debate

To what extent can sincerely held religious belief justify the denial of medically necessary treatment to a sick child? The question has dogged the legal and healthcare communities for years. Canadian courts have issued dozens of rulings. Legislatures have responded with rules that attempt to balance religious rights with child protection. Even the medical community [...]