Reply #13: Since that doctor [View All]

[FlaGranny]

made the decision for his patient that she should have the baby without asking her, if that baby has any medical problems, or needs special future care, I would make sure to sue the doctor for future costs of caring for the child.

Years ago when I was first married I went to an OB/GYN partnership. Both doctors were really nice and I liked them. I went to them for my first two kids. Then I told them I was interested in birth control. That's when I found out they were practicing Catholics and would not prescribe it. They sent me to Planned Parenthood, where I had to see a new doctor. I wasn't too happy about it, either. That was back around 1959 and 1960. I'm glad that no problems resulted because I would not have been given all options.

Doctors who use their religion as guide to their treatment, rather than standard and accepted care, should be required to inform their patients that all medical options may not be open to them because of the doctor's religious beliefs.

Edit: Fundy medical personnel should be required to wear badges so you can protect yourself from them.