The 2025 Medical Ethics Defense Act allows physicians to deny care to patients whose lifestyles they disagree with

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[–] 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

There are no laws regarding this specific situation. This is a stance they chose to take.

But believe me, I blame the doctors, the government, and Republican voters equally.

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  • [–] -2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Yes but there is laws which prosecute doctors for abortion, which is a consequence of pregnancy.

    Were they right to deny the investigation to your wife? No absolutely not.

    Having said that, it is understandable why the blanket decision was taken.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    No, it's not understandable. There was no legal liability. The reason is misogyny.

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  • [–] -2 points 1 year ago

    You can shift the blame all you want but the truth that this is the outcome people of Texas votes for won't change. Women being rejected necessary care for a healthy life.

    The best consequences I can hope for is all the doctors move out of the state along with all the people who wish to have a healthy life.

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