Through the cultivation of virtues and the development of a deeply reflective and well-formed conscience, physicians can uphold patients’ dignity and safeguard the sanctity of life amid the ethical dilemmas arising from continuous advancements in medical techniques and procedures, guided by both medical expertise and moral wisdom grounded in truth.
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