Contraceptive issue becomes hot in Connecticut
20% of hospitals in Connecticut do not routinely offer contraceptives to all rape victims, but there is now a pending proposal that would make it illegal to not offer them. Rape counseling activists argue that not only should all hospitals provide contraception to rape victims, but that making women who are already traumatized go to another hospital or pharmacy to get them is contributing to their trauma.
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posted by Diane at 8:34 PM
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To be honest, I don't think it should even be an option. If the woman is already pregnant from a planned pregnancy, I believe the birth control pill or morning after pill should be given routinely to the rape victim, just like you would give a tylenol or an antibiotic. While she is there, give her the pill, that is something she should not have to worry about, she should be given the protection. I realize there are legal consequences in not having informed consent, maybe a little passing comment like, here is a pain pill, an antibiotic, and the morning after pill or a contraceptive for your protection. Don't make them make a decision, give it to them.
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zelda1, at
8:26 AM
I mean, unless she is already pregnant then don't give it.
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zelda1, at
8:27 AM
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