Tennessee's new conscience law allows healthcare providers to deny care based on their religious beliefs, which has led to significant personal consequences for patients. A woman shared her experience of being denied prenatal care by her doctor simply because she was unmarried, despite being in a long-term relationship and having a child. Feeling devastated and unwelcome, she resolved to seek care in Virginia instead. This incident reflects broader concerns about the implications of the law on patient access to necessary medical services in Tennessee.
"Instantly, I felt my stomach drop and I knew this wasn't right. This wasn't okay," the woman said. She recalled feeling stunned and rejected when she learned her doctor would not provide care.
"If you're not willing to provide the best care to me, regardless of the reason, I don't want any part of this," the woman expressed, emphasizing her desire for appropriate care.
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