Excellent summary. As an RN myself, the argument that these MDs might have to care for someone who chose to use mifepristone (and it would cause them distress) is ridiculous. Medical professionals deal DAILY with those who have different moral beliefs. We care for criminals, drunk drivers, and others—without judgement. That is our duty. If they can’t handle treating a woman post abortion, they are in the wrong profession.
I'm not an RN, but that was my thought exactly! If you are an RN, say, and have a moral objection to the use of heroin, do you then get to sidestep treating someone who comes to your ER, office, whatever, and needs treatment? Ridiculous, just as you said.
Excellent summary. As an RN myself, the argument that these MDs might have to care for someone who chose to use mifepristone (and it would cause them distress) is ridiculous. Medical professionals deal DAILY with those who have different moral beliefs. We care for criminals, drunk drivers, and others—without judgement. That is our duty. If they can’t handle treating a woman post abortion, they are in the wrong profession.
I'm not an RN, but that was my thought exactly! If you are an RN, say, and have a moral objection to the use of heroin, do you then get to sidestep treating someone who comes to your ER, office, whatever, and needs treatment? Ridiculous, just as you said.
And Emily, thank you for the talking points that are WAY calmer than how I address this with people! Keep it up, I so appreciate what you do for us.