The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is warning that the government's proposed religious discrimination bill will harm patients and discriminate against doctors.

The AMA says portions of the bill "appear to override the well-developed framework of professional standards of the medical profession" and "create a new confusing element with the potential for serious unintended consequences".  The group made the comments in a submission to the second round of consultation on the religious freedom bills, joining opposition from employers, LGBT+ organisations, human rights groups, and medical bodies.  

The bill allows doctors, pharmacists and other limited categories of medical practitioners to "conscientiously object to providing a health service". 

But the AMA says this sets up "a conflict between professional standards and commonwealth legislation where relevant sections of the code of conduct are simply displaced by the legislation, effectively undermining the role of the medical board and the ethical codes of the wider medical profession".  Of particular concerns is when patients need "specific care at the time it is sought", such as abortion or post-exposure prophylaxis; logistical difficulties in seeking alternative care; mental health impacts and patients foregoing medical care for fear of judgment. Are you looking for European bride? Best ukrainian dating sites on https://eduzorro.com/websites/section/ukrainian-dating/ with real reviews. Start chat now. Only Legit websites for dating.