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News and Events => Political and Legal News => Topic started by: AnneK on October 13, 2018, 04:51:00 PM

Title: Ontario doctors who object to treatment on moral or religious grounds must ...
Post by: AnneK on October 13, 2018, 04:51:00 PM
I came across this article, which may help some people in Ontario:

QuoteOntario doctors who have a moral or religious objection to treatments such as assisted dying, contraception or abortions must refer patients to another doctor who can provide the service, after a court found it is necessary to guarantee that vulnerable patients can access the care they need.

So, if a doctor does not want to provide trans services, then they MUST refer you to another doctor who will perform the service.

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2018/01/31/ontario-doctors-who-object-to-treatment-on-moral-or-religious-grounds-must-give-referral-court.html (https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2018/01/31/ontario-doctors-who-object-to-treatment-on-moral-or-religious-grounds-must-give-referral-court.html)

The Star/By Paola LoriggioThe Canadian Press
Wed., Jan. 31, 2018