birth control

[SydneyK]

When I first moved here, I saw a doctor who had been recommended by a friend. During my first appointment, I indicated that I would need to schedule an exam soon in order to refill my bc pill prescription. The doctor (a woman) said, "I don't prescribe birth control pills." I thought she would follow up with another suggestion for pregnancy prevention, but she didn't. So, after a long pause and a blank stare I said, "Oh? Why not?"

"Because God, not science, should dictate when a pregnancy should or shouldn't happen."

That was the last time I ever saw that doctor. One of my biggest pet peeves is when a professional lets his/her own religious beliefs interfere with performing the services they are paid to perform.

Ever since then, I have been extremely open when someone asks for suggestions regarding area doctors. She was nice, and she was probably very good at what she does, but I draw the line at her holding ME to HER religious beliefs.