"Just today we finalized new protections of conscience rights for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, teachers, students and faith-based charities. The final rule drew immediate condemnation from several civil and reproductive rights groups. According to the office, the rule will protect individuals and health care entities from unwanted involvement with services such as abortion, sterilization or assisted suicide. The final rule also notes that complaints submitted to the office about gender dysphoria-related surgeries will be considered on a case-by-case basis. "HHS's final denial of care rule will substantially harm the health and well-being of many -- in particular women and transgender patients.

Source: CNN May 02, 2019 19:23 UTC