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Re: Pandora's BoxFrom: acmidwife@netscape.netThu Apr 19 21:55:04 2007
"On a realted subject while I am on this soapbox and stirring the can of worms / Pandoras box ... Pharmacists should not be allowed to reject legal prescriptions for contraception or requests for Plan B based on religious preferences. Where does that stop:" Where does it stop? That is an excellent question. Are pharmacists and physicians under the authority of the patient even if it violates their own moral code? I think it is risky business for the state or an idividual to dictate to another what they will or will not do (as seen in the abortion debate). Plenty (in fact- MOST) pharmacists will fill a legal prescription for contraceptives or Plan B. I have not heard of someone 'rejecting' a legal prescription, but rather, choosing not to fill it at that time. While this is an incovenience to the patient, it is hardly complete denial of the script. On the other hand, we are asking medical professionals to violate their moral codes for the convenience of another. It doesn't quite add up to me. I believe that as long as professionals act professionally, they should have every right to stand on their convictions. It is part of the beauty of living in this blessed country. Each of us has a right to self-determination. Choosing not to prescribe or fill prescriptions for contraceptives is one of those rights.... just as choosing not to perform an abortion would be. I always find it amusing that many who scream the loudest for their 'rights' are often the first to deny others their right.... to choose for themselves..... especially when, as in the situation of the pharmacist, we are not talking about ending the life of another. We are merely talking about filling a script. It's slightly out of sink. Don't you think? So, "where does that stop?"
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