provider conscience
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Once laws were designed to allow those who objected to abstain from participating in abortions. But Secretary Leavitt’s clear intent now is to allow these laws to apply to a larger set of health care services.
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The American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has clearly stated that certification is not at issue if a provider refuses to perform or refer for abortion. But HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt continues to cite this certification as justification for his new regulations.
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