The Issues
Why you may not be able to choose ‘Death With Dignity’
The majority of hospice services are owned or affiliated with the Catholic Church and do not allow services nor referrals for end of life choices...
You may not be hearing about all medical options available to you
Providers at faith-based hospitals are forbidden from discussing medical options that conflict with the restrictions often delay or deny treatment...
Medical restrictions impact access to reproductive care
Restrictions on access to the full range of reproductive care imposes hardships Along with the outlined directives concerning reproductive care the...
How the Catholic belief system affects your health care
The teaching of the Catholic faith supersedes all other rights, including patient rights of self-determination, informed consent, and the clinical...
Your medical services may be directly affected by religious doctrine
The Ethical and Religious Directives (ERDs) control access to specific services based only on religious beliefs, not medical science Medical...
Comprehensive Health Care versus Health Care Restrictions
50% of health care in Washington State is restricted by religious directives of the Catholic Church The basic tenet of comprehensive health care is...