Argument against medical-conscience bill shows why it’s needed
April 5, 2026
Rekha Basu in her March 22 column opposes Iowa’s medical conscience bill permitting doctors to refuse to provide non-emergency medical treatments which violate their conscience due to religious or moral beliefs. She cites “abortion or gender-affirming surgery” as procedures that doctors must do or face discipline
Rekha Basu in her March 22 column opposes Iowa’s medical conscience bill permitting doctors to refuse to provide non-emergency medical treatments which violate their conscience due to religious or moral beliefs. She cites “abortion or gender-affirming surgery” as procedures that doctors must do or face discipline