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Journal of Genetic Counseling
Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling 5/2009

01-10-2009 | Commentary

George Tiller’s Legacy for Genetic Counseling

Author: Arthur Caplan

Published in: Journal of Genetic Counseling | Issue 5/2009

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Excerpt

The murder of George Tiller in Wichita Kansas on May 31st, 2009 reduced to a tiny handful the number of doctors and clinics performing third—trimester abortions. His murder is not all that great a surprise. It is hard to imagine a medical procedure that evinces more ethical criticism and repugnance than late term abortion. …
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Title
George Tiller’s Legacy for Genetic Counseling
Author
Arthur Caplan
Publication date
01-10-2009
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Genetic Counseling / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 1059-7700
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3599
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-009-9258-4

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