re: #863 reine.de.tout

Well, that’s a good question.
In my mind, if a “conscience” clause is reasonable to allow people to refuse services, then it should be reasonable for all.

Anyone who might be likely to invoke a “conscience” clause in the performance of their duties should let their employer know ahead of time. The employer can then decide whether or not to hire the person.

That, I think, is a reasonable way to handle it…I really don’t think that any health practitioner should be forced to do something they find unconscionable, but I worry about women’s access to health care, if a health provider has an unassailable right to say ‘no’ to drugs and procedures they oppose.