I have provided the evidence. I provided links about where this is happening.
It's very frustrating having a conversation with someone who doesn't read the evidence that I have already provided, and doesn't accept that this issue is happening today with some Catholic hospitals. The reality is, that it is happening.
Post #196 in this very thread.
ALSO - if you are actually interested in the topic, and whether this is happening or not, it is probably better for you to do an independant search rather than to take my word for it, or to accept the articles I provide. But anyway, I made the claim, so I am obligated to provide my sources, and I already have done so.
Our findings suggest that some interpretations of the Directives are precluding physicians from providing women with ectopic pregnancies with information about and access to a full range of treatment options and are resulting in practices that delay care and may expose women to unnecessary risks.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Introduction: In the United States, ectopic pregnancies are relatively common and associated with significant maternal morbidity and mortality. The Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (the Directives) govern the provision of care in Catholic-affiliated hospitals and prohibit the provision of abortion in almost all circumstances. Although ectopic pregnancies are not viable, some Catholic ethicists have argued that the Directives preclude physicians at Catholic hospitals from managing tubal pregnancies with methods and procedures that involve "direct" action against the embryo.
Findings: Participants from three Catholic facilities reported that
medical therapy with methotrexate was not offered because of their hospitals' religious affiliation. The lack of methotrexate resulted in changes in counseling and practice patterns, including managing ectopic pregnancies expectantly, providing the medication surreptitiously, and transferring patients to other facilities. Further, several physicians reported that, before initiating treatment, they were required to document nonviability through what they perceived as unnecessary paperwork, tests, and imaging studies.
Conclusion: Our findings suggest that some interpretations of the Directives are
precluding physicians from providing women with ectopic pregnancies with information about and access to a full range of treatment options and are resulting in practices that delay care and may expose women to unnecessary risks.