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In recent weeks there has been some attention in the news about Nova Scotia doctors and conscience protection. The Nova Scotia medical regulator is pushing through a policy that would force physicians to refer patients for euthanasia, abortion, and transgender services. Twenty-three courageous Christian physicians have told Nova Scotia’s medical regulator that they cannot abide by this new draft policy.
Imagine a healthcare system where death is considered a therapeutic treatment. Imagine being a Christian doctor in that system. Imagine being told by your medical regulator that you are abandoning your patient if you don’t make arrangements for them to get an assessment for euthanasia. That healthcare system is in Nova Scotia today.
When they are at their most vulnerable, people may choose euthanasia if they don't have suitable options to live. We need physicians who will go the extra mile to ensure their patients are connected with the supports and services they need. Nova Scotia’s physicians are too important to patient care to be sacrificed for the sake of an unnecessary policy.
Click here for a message from Deacon Larry Worthen about the current situation and what you do to help.
In May, the NS medical regulator plans to pass a policy that would force NS physicians to participate by way of a referral in euthanasia, abortion, and transgender services against their conscience. Twenty-three NS physicians have already signed letters saying that they cannot abide by this policy. The regulator has indicated that if there is a complaint against a physician for not following this policy, they will be disciplined and may lose their license. All of these services are currently available without a referral.
You can help. Write to the Nova Scotia regulator today to tell them you don’t want this policy to be approved: https://bit.ly/NSRegulator24
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