Episode 1488 • • 2:09:02 - 2:13:28
1488: Torture Telephone
Vanderbilt Medical Center, Transgender Surgery and Conscientious Objection
Dr. Ellen Clayton of Vanderbilt Medical Center stated that medical staff who have conscientious or religious objections to performing gender-affirming surgeries should face "consequences." Clayton argued that such objections are problematic in a contractual employment setting and that staff should find other jobs if they refuse to participate. The comments have sparked debate over religious freedom and medical mandates in Tennessee.