The biggest issue with denying care based on religious views is just that: denying care. As physicians, we swear by something called the Hippocratic Oath, which says to “First do no harm.” As a physician myself, I can’t imagine placing my own personal beliefs above caring for another human being. If a patient presents to a doctor’s office or to a hospital, they expect to receive nonjudgmental, unbiased health care. They shouldn’t fear going to an institution that allows providers to pick and choose what care they feel comfortable providing. It’s unethical.
