![]() ![]() By the 1970s, “Harrington rods” had become the gold standard of surgical scoliosis care in the United States, replacing more conventional methods of exercise, bracing, and casting. Harrington devised a new, invasive surgical system whereby implantable prosthetic metal rods and hooks were used to straighten curved backs. Just as the prevalence of scoliosis began to decline precipitously after World War II, American orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nonetheless, based on a respectful understanding of female fertility cycles and other factors, plausible reasons can be given to justify refusal to prescribe contraceptives and recommendation of Natural Family Planning. Further, the social progress of women is widely attributed to contraceptives, so that failure to provide them risks an adverse reaction. Physicians who refuse to prescribe contraceptives face a difficult challenge, since aggressive contraceptive promotion has left most people unaware of alternatives. Crusaders argued that in a 'secular' state health care system, physicians should be forbidden to act on their moral or religious beliefs. A crusade was started against the physician and two colleagues with the same views. " She obtained the prescription at a clinic two minutes away. A 25 year old woman could not obtain a prescription for contraceptives at a clinic because the physician did not prescribe them for reasons of " medical judgment as well as professional ethical concerns and religious values. ![]()
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