Controversial VA Policy Permits Doctors to Refuse Treatment Based on Political and Personal Factors
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New VA hospital rules, influenced by Trump's executive order, allow medical staff to refuse treatment to veterans based on personal beliefs, political affiliation, or marital status, raising concerns about discrimination and ethical standards in veteran healthcare.
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- VA Doctors Can Refuse to Treat Dems After Trump Order The Daily Beast
- Unhinged Trump Order Lets VA Doctors Refuse to Treat Democratic Vets Yahoo
- Trump Administration Allows VA Doctors to Deny Care to Unmarried Women and Democrats, Senator Murray Responds Senator Patty Murray (.gov)
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