SAINT JOHN, December 6, 2002 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The New Brunswick College of Physicians and Surgeons has ruled that doctors are not obliged to make referrals if they consider the alternative treatment to be immoral—provided they give an explanation “as to why a physician is declining to provide the service or treatment requested.” The guidelines, published in the college’s November bulletin reaffirm that a doctor can refuse treatments and procedures if they believe them to be morally wrong—just as patients can refuse any treatment they themselves find repugnant. The pro-abortion camp seized on the opportunity to attract lucrative abortion customers. Judy Burwell of Fredericton’s Morgentaler branch plant said, “If they can’t get birth control chances are… they won’t get an abortion from that doctor either. It’s a real bind. If you’re not going to provide women with what they need, where are they going to get it?” (Answer, just call Dr. Morgentaler and have your credit card ready.) In fact, the College says doctors may choose “to provide information, upon the patient’s request, regarding resources which may be directly accessible to the patient.” (with files from Pro-Life E-News) For newswire coverage see: https://canadaeast.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?Site=CE&Date=20021206&Category=TPEBRIEF&ArtNo=212060030&Ref=AR
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N.B. COLLEGE SAYS DOCTORS NOT OBLIGED TO MAKE IMMORAL REFERRALS
SAINT JOHN, December 6, 2002 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The New Brunswick College of Physicians and Surgeons has ruled that doctors are not obliged to make referrals if they consider the alternative treatment to be immoral—provided they give an explanation “as to why a physician is declining to provide the service or treatment requested.” The guidelines, published in the college’s November bulletin reaffirm that a doctor can refuse treatments and procedures if they believe them to be morally wrong—just as patients can refuse any treatment they themselves find repugnant. The pro-abortion camp seized on the opportunity to attract lucrative abortion customers. Judy […]
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