Bill would let doctors refuse treatment to gays

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Re: Bill would let doctors refuse treatment to gays


Since when do "health care providers" ask patients about their sexual orientation? The question usually asked prior to a PE is "Are you sexually active"? I've never heard any follow-up on that question.

It's really not very specific, but it does allow for discrimination without reason. if a doctor sees a person who's overtly gay, she/he can say "Eeeeww! It's against my religious/moral beliefs to examine that patient". I wonder if it's not too late to write and let our reps know what we think? i'll have to check it out.
I am also thinking this could be a hoax, but it's easy enough to find out on the Thomas website.

So much for the Hypocratic Oath ALL doctors take and promise to uphold.

You'll never believe this; they don't take it anymore! I just saw a speaker on medical ethics and that's one of the things I learned. I don't recall when they stopped, however.

How exactly would a physician determine if his or her patient were gay?

Would the patient be asked to sing a chous from 'People?'

I don't know, you'll have to read the bill.
Apparently, it is the choice of med schools whether or not to take that oath.