So I just spoke with two of my good doctor friends about this since reading the thread yesterday. They both confirmed two things-

1) This is basically how it works now anyway. No doctor is obliged to treat anyone they don't want to unless it's an emergency situation.
Much the same way that a lawyer is not obliged to defend a person they believe is guilty. With medicine, there are some caveats though, concerning whether it's an established relationship, continuing care, etc. You can dump a patient, but you have to give 30 days notice and a referral.

2) Doesn't apply to emergencies, as stated above.

Other points they make: if your doctor doesn't respect you as a person, or want to hear about how your lifestyle may effect your health, you don't want to be treated by that doctor anyway.

NPR story:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... Id=4573636

I'm curious why anyone would be surprised; that when the distribution of contraceptives (or healthcare in general) is put under political control, that the distribution of contraceptives is the subject of politics (!?)

I just cannot understand how anyone, especially "feminists" are not outraged that they have to ask the government for permission to purchase contraceptives.

It's not that we're asking the government for permission, Jawbreaker. It's wise for women to seek out the advice of a doctor when they get contraceptives because certain women don't mix with certain contraceptives. So it's good for women to get medical advice before starting birth control.

That being said, guys can pick up condoms whenever they want. Or they can get the snippy snip and we ladies don't have to worry about anything at all.