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Medical conscience rule blends religion and medicine

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When a small private anti-abortion clinic touts its “pro-life” niche, people know going in what kind of care they’ll receive.  

But the new rule applies to federally funded health centers and the right to refuse service and make referrals is extended to all staff working within them. Clearly, the intent of the rule is to surreptitiously inhibit and undermine a patient’s ability to make informed decisions about their health care needs and access any and all legal services.   

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