I personally know of some of the most qualified OB/GYNs in the country leaving one of the top ten teaching medical schools/hospitals because they simply couldn't stomach triaging for abortions (and it was mandatory). A lot was lost when they left en masse. No one should be forced to act against his or her conscience.
I certainly agree.
Not exactly on topic, but I stumbled across this old interview by Mike Wallace of Margaret Sanger, a little tedious with the cigarette commercials, but I'd never seen her in on film before. I was rather surprised by some of it especially he seemed a little put off by some of it himself; let's just say she didn't come across to me as someone I'd like to get to know better, not an engagine personality to say the least.
Mike Wallace Interview Margaret Sanger 9/21/57
Maybe some of you had already seen it.
No one can be forced against their conscience. I would leave medical practice before I would be part of an abortion.
When I was in school it was optional whether to watch an abortion. I took some flak from senior residents for refusing, but there was no real coercion
I understand it is different in some training programs today. Abortions are required to complete the program. I would find a different program or leave the field altogether.
But I could not be forced to do something against my conscience