| Subject: | HHS Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule Related to Health Care Provider “Conscience Rights” |
| Category: | Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
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| Published: | Thu, 28 Aug 2008 - 06:00 am |
| The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking comment on a proposed rule that requires hospitals and other health care entities to certify in writing that they comply with existing laws (Church Amendments, PHS Act §245, Weldon Amendment) that give health care workers the right to refuse to perform, participate or assist in the performance of any service to which they object for religious, moral, ethical or other reasons. According to HHS, there appears to be an... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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