Pediatrician Refuses Treatment of Baby of Lesbian Parents

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I also have no problem with doctors witholding their services in specific cases but only for certain reasons (e.g. suffering threats of violence from a drunk patient).

That's actually covered by ethical standards. The first thing you hear when training to be a medic is self preservation always tops saving others. But it's totally unethical to refuse treatment because you don't like what the patient stands for.

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I hold the view that you shouldn't be able to refuse a service due to who someone is ie race,sexuality.etc. However I believe you shouldn't be forced to make something if it goes against your beliefs.

Total bullshit. Belief as the killer argument opens all kinds of doors to get away with unethical and despicable behavior. If you don't want to treat some people because of your belief system, you should make that decision before going to med school and enter in a profession that is rightfully held to the most serious ethical standards.