I will have to read the bill further and do some research, but so far I am not in agreement.
Florida bill would give doctors and insurance companies freedom to deny care to patientsThe free State of Florida is considering a bill that will give doctors and insurance companies more freedom. It’s the freedom to drop a patient and not pay for their health care based on what they’re calling “conscience-based objection.”
A closer examination of HB1403 raises the concern it could allow physicians to discriminate against women, minorities or those in the LGBTQ community — and the bill is raising the blood pressure of patients like Connie Valier.
“But medical care? I am frustrated and I’m angry. Very angry,” Valier said.
Her concern is that doctors and insurance companies could deny treatment and payment if they feel the patient goes against their religious, moral or ethical beliefs.
“They have an oath to go by and none of this judgment. It’s like this is a patient who needs help and you’re going to say no,” Valier stated.
Nurse Practitioner Dr. Sue Hook who operates the Samaritan Health and Wellness Clinic, said it goes against everything she’s learned during her 40-plus years in healthcare.
“I have my belief system and my morals and ethics but I’m going to take care of people regardless of who they are and what they believe,” Dr. Hook said.
The bill also provides doctors and insurance companies with legal protection for their decisions.........
..............Governor Ron DeSantis in January announced he would pursue what he called “prescribed freedom legislation.” ..........
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