Is Abortion Ever Medically Justifiable?
Today is the 43rd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision legalizing abortion. One of the front runners in this year’s Presidential election has taken a stand against abortion, regardless of the reason. Many people believe we must allow abortion in cases of rape, incest or where the life of the mother is at risk. I won’t discuss cases of rape or incest in this post, but I would like to examine the idea that abortion should be reserved for cases…
Is There a Place in Medicine For Divine Healing?
I looked at the registration sheet in the transfer packet. His religious preference indicated “ISL”. My patient was a follower of Islam. My heart sank. I thought, “There’s no way he’ll let me pray for him.” The unit secretary was still copying records, so it would be a while before we would transport him to another hospital for surgery. I went to his room to introduce myself. Crammed into a room slightly larger than a…