‘Our lord and saviour': Saskatoon doctor allegedly tried to talk patient out of abortion for religious reasons
Summary
A Saskatoon doctor, Davids, faces scrutiny for allegedly making uncomfortable religious comments to a patient, leading to charges by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan on February 13. The complaint highlights a distressing interaction during a medical consultation, where Davids made remarks about the patient's deceased relatives caring for her baby in heaven and urged her to believe in 'our lord and saviour.'
Relevance
The incident raises concerns about professional boundaries and respect for patients' personal beliefs. It is relevant as it also indicates the importance of adhering to professional standards, particularly the CPSS policy on Conscientious Objection, to ensure physicians' personal beliefs do not interfere with patient care.