On Nov. 7, 2020, ACEP put out a statement applauding the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for rejecting a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rule that would shield health professionals who refuse to deliver care or services based on religious belief or moral conviction. ACEP looks forward to additional states acting to invalidate this flawed regulation because denying emergency care or delaying emergency services based on the religious or moral beliefs of a medical provider is unethical, dangerous, and could violate EMTALA.
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ACEP Now: Vol 38 – No 12 – December 2019The HHS regulation fails to recognize the unique and vital nature of emergency medicine and opens the door to discrimination by institutions or individuals who are expected to prioritize patient care and safety ahead of personal beliefs.
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