Reply #118: Question here...

[skater314159]

... I think if a doctor - say a woman (let's call this Scenario #1) wants to be a OB/Gyn, but she is "pro-life"... shouldn't she be able to open her private practise and treat other women - with similar beliefs/faith - if she wants? If she only wants to treat other women who are "pro-life", why isn't that her right?

I think if someone has certain religious beliefs that might stop them from treating the general public or performing some of the procedures... shouldn't they just be a doctor to other members of the same faith group?

That way, that community gets health care in line with its beliefs, and the doctor doesn't have to perform anything she/he doesn't want to.

What's the problem with that? I think that is a right that should be afforded to individuals.

(Scenario #2)Now, if that same doctor, KNOWING that they can't do certain procedures and/or treat certain people due to their beliefs, goes to an ER or General Public Clinic... and forces their beliefs on others, then that is unethical and immoral. I have a REAL PROBLEM with that.

Are you railing against #1 or #2? Both? Why?