What does it say about a persons character when they find an act of conscience an evil bad thing when it is used to save a life or refuse to take part in a prceedure which is at odds with ones personal,religious beliefs.<p. Do we hold a gun to a Doctors head and make him/her perform an abortion.
Moreover, should all doctors provide Botox treatments, and should every pharmacist fill every prescription for addictive, controlled substances? (Pharmacists routinely confiscate suspected forged 'scripts for these drugs, contact the doctor about them, and even call the doctor(s) to let them know when someone is filling multiple scripts from various doctors.)
Do we want doctors, nurses, and pharmacists who regularly practice the suppression of their consciences?
The author states,
"And perhaps most crucial, to what extent do professionals have a collective duty to ensure that their profession provides nondiscriminatory access to all professional services? "
Amendment XIII
Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
Amendment XIII pretty well sums it up on this question of whether a "professional" has the right to withhold "services" for whatever reason.