Tennessee woman denied prenatal care for being unmarried - Nashville Banner
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Denial of prenatal care to unmarried women in Tennessee raises concerns over the state's Medical Ethics Defense Act.

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

  • moakley@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    3 days ago

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

    • reddit_sux@lemmy.world
      13·
      3 days 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.