{"id":891,"date":"2015-04-10T08:32:28","date_gmt":"2015-04-10T12:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/collectif.lesartsmartial.com\/?p=891"},"modified":"2015-04-10T08:48:29","modified_gmt":"2015-04-10T12:48:29","slug":"lawsuit-to-protect-physicians-freedom-of-conscience-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collectifmedecins.org\/en\/lawsuit-to-protect-physicians-freedom-of-conscience-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawsuit to protect physicians&#8217; freedom of conscience in  Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmdscanada.org\/\">Christian Medical and Dental Society<\/a> of  Canada (CMDS)  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmdscanada.org\/my_folders\/CPSO_CPSS\/2015_03_20_Notice_of_Application.pdf\">filed a lawsuit<\/a> against a new College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) policy  which infringes upon Ontario doctors\u2019 freedom of conscience. The Physicians&#8217;  Alliance against Euthanasia supports the CMDS&#8217; efforts in this matter. The  issue of freedom of conscience is an important factor in assisted suicide and  euthanasia.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The new CPSO policy would require a  physician to make formal referrals or even to perform certain procedures in  emergency situations. The CMDS has asked the courts to declare that portions of  the new CPSO policy breach sections of the <em>Canadian  Charter of Rights and Freedoms<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>CMDS Executive Director Larry Worthen  states: <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&quot;We firmly  believe that it is possible to ensure access to controversial procedures and  pharmaceuticals in Ontario without trampling upon the constitutional rights of  physicians.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This is a key aspect in any consideration  of legalising assisted suicide or euthanasia. We applaud the Christian Medical  and Dental Society for bringing forth this legal challenge. It is not  sufficient not to be forced to perform euthanasia \u2013 physicians must not be  forced to become part of a chain leading to the untimely death of patients.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/canada\/saskatoon\/sask-college-of-physicians-defer-decision-on-refusing-care-on-religious-grounds-1.3010693\">College of Physicians and Surgeons of  Saskatchewan was studying a similar policy<\/a> but recently opted to defer voting  on the proposed policy.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage everyone to discuss issues of  freedom of conscience with their Colleges and Members of Parliament. Everyone  will be affected. It is better to ensure new policies steer clear of mandating  physicians act against their conscience than to have to resort to legal  challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Christian Medical and Dental Society of Canada (CMDS) filed a lawsuit against a new College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) policy which infringes upon Ontario doctors\u2019 freedom of conscience. The Physicians&#8217; Alliance against Euthanasia supports the CMDS&#8217; efforts in this matter. 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