Pregnant Mother in Tennessee Denied Care for Being Unmarried

[CaughtInThe]

Pssstttt. Hey. MAGA women/ daughters get pregnant too.

By the way, does anyone know what century this is?



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

...

"While going through her medical history, the physician told her that because she was unwed, they didn’t feel comfortable treating her, because it went against their values and she should seek care elsewhere. At the time of the appointment, the woman believed she was about four weeks into her pregnancy."

...

On April 24th, Tennessee’s 2025 Medical Ethics Defense Act went into effect. It gives physicians, hospital systems and insurers, among others, the legal right to deny healthcare to patients based on religious, moral or ethical beliefs. There are no protections for people in rural areas with limited options. There’s no requirement to refer patients elsewhere. And there’s no legal recourse."

Tennessee woman denied prenatal care for being unmarried - Nashville Banner

Denial of prenatal care to unmarried women in Tennessee raises concerns over the state's Medical Ethics Defense Act.

nashvillebanner.com

 

[Hamish Howl]

Tennessee became an even bigger hellscape? What a shock.

This is why I would trade all the red states for a slice of cold pizza and a bottle of water.

 

[Questerr]

If your “values” prevent you from treating a patient, your license as a doctor should be revoked.

 

[Tettsuo]

Pssstttt. Hey. MAGA women/ daughters get pregnant too.

By the way, does anyone know what century this is?

"The 2025 Medical Ethics Defense Act allows physicians to deny care to patients whose lifestyles they disagree with.
...
"While going through her medical history, the physician told her that because she was unwed, they didn’t feel comfortable treating her, because it went against their values and she should seek care elsewhere. At the time of the appointment, the woman believed she was about four weeks into her pregnancy."
...
On April 24th, Tennessee’s 2025 Medical Ethics Defense Act went into effect. It gives physicians, hospital systems and insurers, among others, the legal right to deny healthcare to patients based on religious, moral or ethical beliefs. There are no protections for people in rural areas with limited options. There’s no requirement to refer patients elsewhere. And there’s no legal recourse."

Tennessee woman denied prenatal care for being unmarried - Nashville Banner

Denial of prenatal care to unmarried women in Tennessee raises concerns over the state's Medical Ethics Defense Act.

nashvillebanner.com

Good. People need to see the results of such backwards thinking. The sad part is that a lot of people are going to suffer because of it.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

All them redneck hillbillies are gonna tell their women folk too bad so sad better luck next time.

 

[Hamish Howl]

When she reached staff at Sen. Bill Hagerty’s office, they told her, “he’s not obligated to listen to his constituents.”

The woman at the town hall explained that her representatives are not responsive to her questions, even as she repeatedly calls Sen. Marsha Blackburn.

This is what people get for electing right wing douchenozzles.

 

[element94]

Pssstttt. Hey. MAGA women/ daughters get pregnant too.

By the way, does anyone know what century this is?

I want to say it's the 1850s, to be exact.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

Good. People need to see the results of such backwards thinking. The sad part is that a lot of people are going to suffer because of it.

Considering it's Tennessee a lot of female hillbillies are gonna suffer because of this.

 

[Mr Person]

Theocratic scum that don't even believe in what they use to oppress. Is there any way in which MAGA is not awful?

 

[ScrambledEggs]

Every now & then I think about moving to Chattanooga for the outdoor rec / LCOL or to DFW for work/travel.

Then I remember I dont want to go backwards 50 years in history

 

[Grand Mal]

Pssstttt. Hey. MAGA women/ daughters get pregnant too.

By the way, does anyone know what century this is?



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

...

"While going through her medical history, the physician told her that because she was unwed, they didn’t feel comfortable treating her, because it went against their values and she should seek care elsewhere. At the time of the appointment, the woman believed she was about four weeks into her pregnancy."

...

On April 24th, Tennessee’s 2025 Medical Ethics Defense Act went into effect. It gives physicians, hospital systems and insurers, among others, the legal right to deny healthcare to patients based on religious, moral or ethical beliefs. There are no protections for people in rural areas with limited options. There’s no requirement to refer patients elsewhere. And there’s no legal recourse."

Tennessee woman denied prenatal care for being unmarried - Nashville Banner

Denial of prenatal care to unmarried women in Tennessee raises concerns over the state's Medical Ethics Defense Act.

nashvillebanner.com

Didn't read the whole article but Iwish she had named the doctor.

 

[aociswundumho]

While going through her medical history, the physician told her that because she was unwed, they didn’t feel comfortable treating her, because it went against their values and she should seek care elsewhere.

So what's the problem? Do the leftists in this thread believe the doctor should be forced to treat patients against their will? Maybe have a red guard holding a gun to the head of the doctor while he treats patients?

 

[Questerr]

Jesus: *washed the feet of his disciples to show his humility and associated with prostitutes and other sinners to show no one was beneath dignified treatment*

Christians: “I can’t provide medical treatment to you because you are unmarried”

 

[Questerr]

So what's the problem? Do the leftists in this thread believe the doctor should be forced to treat patients against their will? Maybe have a red guard holding a gun to the head of the doctor while he treats patients?

If they don’t want to treat patients regardless of the patient’s marital status, they shouldn’t be a doctor.

 

[ataraxia]

Pssstttt. Hey. MAGA women/ daughters get pregnant too.

By the way, does anyone know what century this is?



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

...

"While going through her medical history, the physician told her that because she was unwed, they didn’t feel comfortable treating her, because it went against their values and she should seek care elsewhere. At the time of the appointment, the woman believed she was about four weeks into her pregnancy."

...

On April 24th, Tennessee’s 2025 Medical Ethics Defense Act went into effect. It gives physicians, hospital systems and insurers, among others, the legal right to deny healthcare to patients based on religious, moral or ethical beliefs. There are no protections for people in rural areas with limited options. There’s no requirement to refer patients elsewhere. And there’s no legal recourse."

Tennessee woman denied prenatal care for being unmarried - Nashville Banner

Denial of prenatal care to unmarried women in Tennessee raises concerns over the state's Medical Ethics Defense Act.

nashvillebanner.com

I wonder how long before we start seeing honor killings?

 

[dmpi]

She could just get married, but she'll probably risk losing some other goverment welfare or entitlement.

 

[Hamish Howl]

I wonder how long before we start seeing honor killings?

This year.

 

[Diving Mullah]

Pssstttt. Hey. MAGA women/ daughters get pregnant too.

By the way, does anyone know what century this is?



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

...

"While going through her medical history, the physician told her that because she was unwed, they didn’t feel comfortable treating her, because it went against their values and she should seek care elsewhere. At the time of the appointment, the woman believed she was about four weeks into her pregnancy."

...

On April 24th, Tennessee’s 2025 Medical Ethics Defense Act went into effect. It gives physicians, hospital systems and insurers, among others, the legal right to deny healthcare to patients based on religious, moral or ethical beliefs. There are no protections for people in rural areas with limited options. There’s no requirement to refer patients elsewhere. And there’s no legal recourse."

Tennessee woman denied prenatal care for being unmarried - Nashville Banner

Denial of prenatal care to unmarried women in Tennessee raises concerns over the state's Medical Ethics Defense Act.

nashvillebanner.com

It is Tennessee, after all… besides getting high on meth or opioids, banging each other, and playing target practice with civil rights, there’s not exactly a booming arts and culture scene.

Diving Mullah

 

[Hamish Howl]

She could just get married, but she'll probably risk losing some other goverment welfare or entitlement.

I knew you'd be along with the shittiest possible take.

 

[aociswundumho]

If they don’t want to treat patients regardless of the patient’s marital status, they shouldn’t be a doctor.

Well the doctor(s) in this case obviously feel differently.

 

[ataraxia]

Considering it's Tennessee a lot of female hillbillies are gonna suffer because of this.

Probably. But they are gonna suffer, and they are gonna like it, and they are gonna vote for more. Because they have been raised to believe that's how God wants it: for women to know their place.

The new Christian Republic of America is going to teach the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Taliban a thing or two about the importance of traditional values.

You think this woman's ever going to vote for anything otherwise?

 

[Questerr]

Well the doctor(s) in this case obviously feel differently.

Yes, because their religious bigotry overrides their medical professionalism and humanitarianism.

 

[aociswundumho]

It is Tennessee, after all… besides getting high on meth or opioids, banging each other, and playing target practice with civil rights, there’s not exactly a booming arts and culture scene.

The tolerant, inclusive, political left.

 

[aociswundumho]

Yes, because their religious bigotry overrides their medical professionalism and humanitarianism.

Whatever. I don't see how what reason they have matters in the slightest bit.

 

[Hamish Howl]

The tolerant, inclusive, political left.