Reply #45: Actually, yes [View All]

[lapislzi]

Not religious beliefs necessarily, but I choose a doctor with great care. I made sure at the first consultation with my ob/gyn that she is pro choice and willing to perform abortions. What was chilling is that it was actually quite difficult to get her to admit this. Apparently she has been harassed by the anti choice faction in the past and suggested that it's almost unsafe to admit that you've performed abortions or are willing to do so.

As for religion, I am always suspicious of people who wear their religion on their sleeves. I find the whole business (of religion) distasteful, and I would rather it be left out of a professional relationship, because it is inappropriate. If a doctor asked me about my religious beliefs (and I don't mean a casual holiday-related inquiry), I would RUN not walk the other way.