title: The Catholic physician and the teachings of Roman Catholicism.
abstract: The relationship between Catholic physicians and the teaching authority of the Church is inquired into through an exploration of the special relationship which exists between medicine and religion. Evolution of the relationship between Church subject and Church authority, with a view to a correct interpretation of the relationship between the Catholic physician and the Church, is characterized by the healthy, moderate autonomy recognized by the Second Vatican Council.
authors.affiliation: Colegio maximo de la Compania de Jesus, Bogota, Colombia.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Llano
mesh_terms: D002410:Catholicism; D034462:Dissent and Disputes; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007843:Latin America; D028681:Moral Obligations; D009014:Morals; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D012941:Social Responsibility