Why physicians ought not to perform virginity tests
Abstract
In this article I argue that it is not morally justified for physicians to perform virginity tests. First, I contend that, on the basis of the principle of non-maleficence, physicians should not perform virginity tests, because of the potential harms to those who are tested that can result from such tests. Second, I highlight some of the social harms that the practice causes, and argue that physicians ought not to be complicit in causing these...
Paper Details
Title
Why physicians ought not to perform virginity tests
Published Date
Jan 20, 2015
Journal
Volume
41
Issue
8
Pages
691 - 695
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