morons.org - Lesbian Harassed by Physician's Assistant
morons.org - Lesbian Harassed by Physician's Assistant:
Jamie Beiler, formerly of Kissimmee, Florida went to her doctor's office for a bronchitis checkup. Because her regular doctor was on vacation, she saw physician's assistant Dawn Pope-Wright. Pope-Wright apparently saw in Beiler's file that she is a lesbian, though it didn't come up during her checkup (probably because sexual orientation usually has little to do with bronchitis).
When Beiler picked up an envelope left for her by Pope-Wright at the checkout counter, she was alarmed to find photocopied pages of anti-gay propaganda, including bible verses condemning homosexuality, language calling homosexuality "sinful and sexually impure" and claims that God could help her "change".
Beiler's complaint to the state says the materials were "derogatory and offensive, and completely disrespected her right to dignity and privacy." Her complaint also names John R. Hartman, MD, who allegedly dismissed Beiler's concerns when she called the doctor's office to complain. She has filed a similar complaint with her insurer, Cigna HealthCare.
Such propaganda distribution could even be construed by some as medical malpractice, considering that every major medical and psychological association has condemned the practice of "therapy" to "cure" homosexuality, including the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, and the National Association of Social Workers, according to 365gay.com. Such therapies are extremely unlikely to cure bronchitis.
---Nick