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

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    2 days ago

    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 days ago

      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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        2 days ago

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

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          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.