States consider laws protecting health workers
Nearly 20 states are considering legislation that would allow doctors, nurses and pharmacists to refuse to provide care that conflicts with their personal beliefs.
Nearly 20 states are considering legislation that would allow doctors, nurses and pharmacists to refuse to provide care that conflicts with their personal beliefs. According to the Washington Post, half the proposals would protect pharmacists who refuse to fill birth control prescriptions, and others would protect any health worker who objects to any therapy. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/29/AR2006012900869.html
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