On the Basis of Chapter 13's Discussion of the Referral

question 11

Multiple Choice

On the basis of Chapter 13's discussion of the referral problem for health care providers opposed to abortion and contraception on conscience grounds, which of the following cases has been offered to argue that they lack a duty to refer?

• A) Medical assistance in female genital cutting
• B) Medical assistance in capital punishment
• C) Both A and B
• D) Neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

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Minimizes Average Costs

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Industry

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Firm

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