Orlando Dr. tries to avoid treating Obama Voters

[samplegirl]

Dr. Jack Cassell, a urologist in Mount Dora Florida, and a Republican who opposes Obama’s health care overhaul, posted a sign on his door telling patients that if they voted for Obama, they should seek medical help “elsewhere”.

“I’m not turning anybody away — that would be unethical,”says Cassell, “But if they read the sign and turn the other way, so be it.”His sign says: “If you voted for Obama … seek urologic care elsewhere. Changes to your healthcare begin right now, not in four years.”

Cassell may be walking a thin line between his right to free speech and his professional obligation, said William Allen, professor of bioethics, law and medical professionalism at the University of Florida’s College of Medicine.

Allen said doctors cannot refuse patients on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or disability, but political preference is not one of the legally protected categories specified in civil-rights law. By insisting he does not quiz his patients about their politics and has not turned away patients based on their vote, the doctor is “trying to hold onto the nub of his ethical obligation,” Allen said.

In his waiting room, Cassell has copies of a health care timeline put out by Republican leaders. Given that he’s a urologist, how many Democrats are going to want to place themselves in his hands?
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[azmouse]

1. I hope he loses all his patients and goes out of business.

[barbiegeek]

2. Counter Protest sign should say "Dr. services only Republican Penises"

Yes, I'm crude and juvenile today

[Touchdown]

13. Dr. sticks fingers up only Republican assholes.

:D

[awoke_in_2003]

14. you're not crude

you used the "p" word, not the "d" word :)

[DemocratSinceBirth]

3. He's In Mount Dora

Orlando is a progressive city.

[barbiegeek]

4. He's in Grayson's District, I'm sending him $5 because of this jerk

[sufrommich]

5. What a great idea! Can the donation be made in

the doctors name?

[barbiegeek]

8. Yes, i'd write your sending it because of Dr. Cassell

Here's Congressman Grayson's website to donate on line:

http://www.graysonforcongress.com/

[sellitman]

6. This man should be commended.

If I am a patient of his then some of the money I pay him for services probably gets donated to Right Wing Politicians and the GOP. Having the facts would give me the opportunity to make sure that doesn't happen.

[barbiegeek]

7. Someone should call and let him know that.

[Skittles]

9. I wouldn't see such a doctor even if he was a rabid anti-repuke

it's unethical to bring his political opinions to the office, period

[Bluebear]

10. Note to "sample girl"...don't post about uroligists.

Kidding :) :hug:

[kysrsoze]

11. Do you really want to go to a doctor who is that f***ing shallow and stupid?

[walldude]

12. Well I guess if you hag around dicks all day...

it rubs off.