Dr. Jack Cassell Should Find Another Job

Seems the Good Doc was only exercising Freedom of Speech ....

Dr. Jack Cassell Should Find Another Job

This morning I read that Dr. Jack Cassell, a urologist practicing in Florida, placed a sign in his office window telling people who had voted for Obama to seek care "elsewhere". He was shrewd enough to tell the Orlando Sentinel that he's not turning anyone away. "That would be unethical," he was reported to say, "but if they read the sign and turn the other way, so be it." He also provided patients in his office a timeline of how the health care bill will progress over the next few years. Above the stack of timelines he placed a sign that read, "This is what the morons in Washington have done to your health. Take one, read it and vote out anyone who voted for it."

The relationship between a doctor and patient is a sacred matter of trust and acceptance. Regardless of the political views we may hold, we doctors are forbidden by our code of ethics to allow those opinions to interfere with how we practice medicine. We must always remember that we do not own the knowledge we use to treat our patients. The knowledge that forms the foundation and body of the practice of Medicine has been collected and passed down over centuries. It is the cumulative work of millions of physicians, chemists, biologists, pharmacologists, scientists, and researchers. It is astonishing arrogance for a doctor to even suggest that he might pick and choose who to help with this most noble legacy of the human mind and heart.

We do not have the right to dispense that knowledge to only those we favor, or to withhold it from those for whom we have a distaste. We must not merely condescend to treat those with whom we disagree. To provide medical care is not a favor, it is an honor and a duty. As a psychiatrist, I have treated people who spat on me, alcoholics who drank away their family's grocery money, psychotics who rub their feces on the walls, and sociopaths who stole pain medication from elderly sufferers of cancer . If I can treat such people without hesitation, and with the same care and concern that I would use treat my own wife and children, then surely, Dr. Cassell, you could find it in your heart to provide care for those who have only conspired with their vote to take a few dollars out of your pocket. Dr. Cassell, you are a disgrace to our honored profession. You should indeed send your patients elsewhere, to a doctor that cares. Meanwhile, you should look for other work.

Doctor to Obama Supporters: Find Health Care 'Elsewhere'


A Florida doctor who opposes the new health care law posted a sign on his office door telling patients who voted for President Obama to get care "elsewhere," the Orlando Sentinel reported.

A Florida doctor who opposes the new health care law posted a sign on his office door telling patients who voted for President Obama to get care "elsewhere," the Orlando Sentinel reported.

The sign on Dr. Jack Cassell's door reads, "Changes to your health care begin right now. Not in four years," the Sentinel said.

Cassell, a urologist, told the newspaper that he's not turning anyone away.

"That would be unethical," he said. "But if they read the sign and turn the other way, so be it."

A registered Republican, Cassell is providing his patients with photocopies of a health-care timeline produced by Republican leaders that outlines "major provisions" in the health care law -- and he's placed a sign above the stack of copies that reads, "This is what the morons in Washington have done to your health. Take one, read it and vote out anyone who voted for it."

Cassell told the newspaper that a patient's politics wouldn't affect his care for them, but he added he would prefer not to treat people who support Obama.

"I can at least make a point," he said.

Click here to read the full Orlando Sentinel story.

whatever happened to the right to associate with people of your choosing ?

[SamSpade]

Originally Posted by EmptyTimCup

whatever happened to the right to associate with people of your choosing ?

Even though I generally agree with his sentiment, it's hard for me to think it is ethical for a doctor to discriminate based on political bearings. The one thing I usually like about doctors is, they tend to be apolitical when it comes to their profession.

I do NOT think it is wrong for him to openly discuss his views and advertise his displeasure at his workplace. But to suggest he would refuse care based on how they voted seems wrong to me.

[aps45819]

Originally Posted by SamSpade

Even though I generally agree with his sentiment, it's hard for me to think it is ethical for a doctor to discriminate based on political bearings.

He didn't

[otter]

At least he will be continue to practice medicine. My nephew is married to a doctor and she plans to change professions due to the healthcare bill.

[exnodak]

I think the Dr. is being openly candid. A patient expects compassion from his physician. the Dr. is simply telling them that they may get good health care from him, but he won't be so compassionate. It's their choice if they want him for treatment or go elsewere.

He is advising, not chosing.

[mAlice]

Unless the patients tell the doctor about their political affilliations, how will he know?

He won't.

He's putting his opinion out there, and if his patients choose to move on based on that, then they should do so. He doesn't need a new job. They need a new doctor.

[This_person]

Originally Posted by mAlice

Unless the patients tell the doctor about their political affilliations, how will he know?

He won't.

He's putting his opinion out there, and if his patients choose to move on based on that, then they should do so. He doesn't need a new job. They need a new doctor.

[ImnoMensa]

Originally Posted by mAlice

Unless the patients tell the doctor about their political affilliations, how will he know?

He won't.

He's putting his opinion out there, and if his patients choose to move on based on that, then they should do so. He doesn't need a new job. They need a new doctor.

He would be my new Doctor tomorrow if he lived closer to St. Mary's County and if I was having trouble peeing.

Originally Posted by SamSpade

Even though I generally agree with his sentiment, it's hard for me to think it is ethical for a doctor to discriminate based on political bearings. The one thing I usually like about doctors is, they tend to be apolitical when it comes to their profession.

maybe when your lively hood is threatened with Gobberment take over you should speak out ....

[itsbob]

If he's a doctor he works for Obama. He needs to keep his opinions to himself, shut his mouth and treat everyone Obama tells him to treat.

Or else suffer the indignity of the re-education camp!