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Archive for July 18, 2006
Just Another Pretty Picture
‘Conscience’ and the Washington Post, Part II
Yesterday I slammed the Washington Post for an article about ‘conscience’ and healthcare professionals that failed to include a single quote from anyone who had been denied service. I take that back, partly; Jesurglisac points me to a companion story that is entirely from the point of view of the victims of ‘conscience’.
The article has some genuinely heartbreaking stories; I thought this one was the worst:
But some patients agreed to be interviewed, including Deb, who was turned away by pharmacist Gene Herr at a drugstore in Denton, Tex., in 2004, when she tried to get the morning-after pill after being raped on a date. She discussed her experience with a reporter for the first time on the condition that her last name not be used.
“It almost felt like I was being raped again,” said Deb, who had already tried two other pharmacies. “I couldn’t believe someone could do something violent and then I couldn’t have a choice about what to do about it. The horror of what I went through was almost as bad as the first assault. It was like twisting a knife in a wound.” » Read more..
