Doctors Can Refuse To Treat LGBTQ+ Patients in Several States—These Religious Exemption Laws Lead to Drops in HIV Testing

In several states, laws allowing doctors to refuse treatment to certain patients based on religious exemptions are having an impact on healthcare. These laws are affecting LGBTQ+ individuals, who already face disparities in healthcare. The consequences of these laws include a decrease in HIV testing, which compounds existing health issues in queer communities. Further information on this issue can be found through Rewire News Group, which has reported on the effects of these religious exemption laws in the local area.