Bigotry in Medicine: Legal, Yes. Ethical, No.

by Craig Klugman, Ph.D. Medical School Interviewer: “If you could, please tell me why you decided to apply to medical school and pursue a career in medicine?” Applicant: “So that I could refuse to treat the godless heathens.” Interviewer: “Under U.S. rules, that is your right. Welcome to Med School.” Under a new rule, the Trump Administration has strengthened a religious liberty clause that protects health care workers who refuse to perform procedures or treat patientsthat violate their religious beliefs.…
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