I believe doctors should be free to choose whether to perform any treatment or not. I do think they are obligated to ensure patients are aware of all available treatments even if they don’t approve of them. They can also voice their reasons for disapproval such as technical or conscience reasons. . They should not be obligated to refer. They should provide the AHS health help line number. The patient could pursue it from there.
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