Discrimination Faced by LGBTQ Couple in Pediatrician Case Study

Case Study

Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................3
Description..............................................................................................................................................3
Discussion...............................................................................................................................................3
Recommendation.....................................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION...........................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES............................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
The case is about apediatrician who refused totake a baby as her patient, the reason was
the parents of the baby was of same sex and Dr. Roirefused to take that case on basis of that. The
report will talk about the problem in the case and how it can be solved from my perception. The
report will talk about the law and policy which support my views. The complication of case and
how it can be made easier will be discussed thoroughly and all the aspect of the case will be
taken into consideration to get a better clarity (Subhrajit, 2014). The report will talk about the
discrimination that couple faced because of the belief of the old pediatrician and what need to be
dine for the same.
Description
A married couple of same sex was not happy after their paediatrician refused to take their
case because of her belief. Bay was the name of the daughter and Jami and Krista were the
parents. Couple took their infant daughter to Dr.Roiwhom they have chosen. But when they went
to see the doctor her colleague was waiting for them. Obviously they were bit confused, it was
not long when they came to know out about the reason why Dr.Roi is not taking their case. The
parents were very disappointed with the act and were ready to take down doctor legally for her
act of discrimination.
Discussion
From the case study it can be told that the couple was furious because of the step taken by
the doctor, the doctor has her own reason and gave the statement also stating that she care for her
every patient. The doctor also wrote an apology letter to the couple for the same. First thing
which need to be discussed are problems in the case (Lee and Ostergard Jr, 2017). The case
highlightsdiscrimination to LGBTQ society and the couple felt disrespected as the doctor was
not even upfront and sender her colleague to tell her decision. The couple felt embarrassing and
humiliated because of the act by the doctor and took their experience to Facebook so that people
can hear them out and such kind of discrimination is not promoted again in the coming future.
The couple got support from their family and friends and even social media gave them support in
this sensitive case. The doctor immediately apologised for her behaviour but told clearly that she
will not change her mind as it was against her personal belief. The doctor clearly told if she will