[Expert Solution]: Debate Case Study: Setting: Fictional rural…

Debate Case Study: Setting: Fictional rural town that is 400 miles away from the closest Planned Parenthood/setting where one can access reproductive health care. This town has one medical practice that is owned by the town. This practice consists of one family physician who, as the only town doctor, provides all of the ob-gyn and primary care for the town and many people in the surrounding communities. The care that they provide includes contraception and abortion services. While abortions are rarely performed, contraception services are heavily utilized. Unexpectedly, this physician needs to stop practicing. The town board has only been able to find one qualified candidate for the position and is ready to take a vote on whether or not to hire them. An important piece of information about this candidate is that, due to their moral opposition to contraception and abortion, they refuse to provide these services (nor would they actively counsel or refer patients). As a board member, you need to vote on whether or not to hire this candidate. This decision will be based on if you think it is ethical for this physician to be hired knowing the significant negative implications that ceasing to offer these services will have on the many patients that go to this practice specifically to utilize these services.