Concerns over abortion, vasectomies, IVF, gender-affirming care access as a Catholic organization Calvary buys Hobart Private
Summary
The purchasing of a private hospital has raised concerns among medical groups about how the change in ownership could affect access to legal medical services including surgical abortions, vasectomies and gender-affirming care, with the Australian Medical Association urging Calvary to make exemptions to ensure continued availability. Tasmanian government officials said the sale will secure ongoing private healthcare capacity in the region while negotiations continue about service delivery under the new ownership.
Relevance
This article illustrates a common concern held about Catholic ownership; the limits placed on legal medical services when they conflict with Catholic directives.