” an ethical physician or an unethical physician?” - religious !=…
” an ethical physician or an unethical physician?” - religious != ethical
“Nazi physicians” - the experiments were based on the personal ethics of Dr Mengele - an excellent example of what can happen when personal ethics are given too much credence.
“The doctor may refer to another doctor” - but currently they don’t have to - they can just say no. According to the draft, a referral must be offered.
If you find yourself in a position where you are regularly having to do things that go against your conscience, you’re in the wrong job.
That’s why there aren’t many vegetarian butchers.