What happens if your doctor feels that you are morally bankrupt? We under federal rules she may not be required to refer you for proper care. In this case the rules are specifically about reproductive care.

So what should you do?
1) If you even contemplate that you might need reproductive services- contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, abortion services or information then ask at the very first visit. More important, ask before the start of the doctor’s history. Don’t even let her start (the reason in a minute).

2) If you and your doctor are incongruent on the provision of these services leave imediately. Don’t think about it, just leave.

3) Here’s the reason you do this first. Because you cannot be charged for services the doctor does not render,. Therefore you cannot be charged for a history and physical if the doctor does not complete one. Othert charges may be appropriate but the $350 history and compete physical will not be.

4) Once you leave, phone your insurance carrier and tell the service rep the story. Make sure you get everyone’s name with whom you speak.

It’s your health. Take charge and take care.