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that's fine, ustwo, that there need to be checks and balances, but i really think the pharmacist should not be able to refuse to dispense a prescription or withhold the prescription so the person cannot get treatment.
Seriously, i have no idea what i would do if i were a woman and a pharmacist basically said, "Sorry, i'm Catholic and i cannot give you birth control pills and i am keeping this prescription as i cannot morally return it to you" I am afraid violence would ensue at that point. Makes me wonder what would happen if many pharmacists began refusing to fill Viagra/viagra type prescriptions bc it goes against her moral values. I ask that mainly bc it seems that birth related prescriptions are the most refused at the moment.
Basically, if they feel they can't morally do a job, they should really find another line of work. I'm certain there is something else that is more morally palatable.
That said, i do like the role of the pharmacist in tracking someone's prescription history, complications, issues, etc, plus, just being there for a 2nd set of eyes, but i do not believe they should be allowed to withhold prescriptions bc of moral issues.
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