Coach Virginia, in the case of the 10-yr-old rape victim, I was referring to an emergency "morning after pill" to help the young girl avoid pregnancy from the rape. I feel it would be a doctor's duty to provide this option to her, regardless of the doctor's personal stance on contraception or abortion. Regarding your question.... like I wrote previously, I believe it should be the patient's (or patient's parents') choice regarding the care he/she receives. A doctor who keeps treatment options from a patient simply because of the doctor's personal beliefs should not be practicing medicine.
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Coach Virginia, in the case of the 10-yr-old rape victim, I was referring to an emergency "morning after pill" to help the young girl avoid pregnancy from the rape. I feel it would be a doctor's duty to provide this option to her, regardless of the doctor's personal stance on contraception or abortion. Regarding your question.... like I wrote previously, I believe it should be the patient's (or patient's parents') choice regarding the care he/she receives. A doctor who keeps treatment options from a patient simply because of the doctor's personal beliefs should not be practicing medicine.
December 23, 2008 - 10:18amThis Comment
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