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

  • reddit_sux@lemmy.world
    13·
    5 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.

    • moakley@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      5 days ago

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

      • reddit_sux@lemmy.world
        13·
        5 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.