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News and Events => Opinions & Editorials => Topic started by: Natasha on December 02, 2008, 05:12:57 PM

Title: Bush Administration 'Right Of Conscience' Regulation May Impact Your Healthcare
Post by: Natasha on December 02, 2008, 05:12:57 PM
Bush Administration 'Right Of Conscience' Regulation May Impact Your Healthcare Treatment

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Autumn Sandeen
Tue Dec 02, 2008 at 14:30:00 PM EST

Not mentioned is that transsexuals like me might have difficulties receiving hormone prescriptions, or filling hormone prescriptions because of religious convictions of providers.

The August press release on the new rules is here; the proposed rules are here.

These new rules are strongly supported by the Christian Medical Association (CMA) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. From the July CMA press release calling for 'right of conscience' regulations.