1. On July 6, 2002, a University of Wisconsin-Stout student, went to the K-Mart in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to fill her prescription for oral contraceptives, and birth control pills. The only pharmacist on duty, Neil Noesen, asked if she intended to use the prescription for contraception. When she replied in the affirmative, Noesen, a Roman Catholic, refused to fill the prescription, explaining that to do so would be against his religious beliefs. She thought that he was kidding". Read the article, Conscientious Refusal, attached above regarding the incident described. 
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3. After reading the article, answer the following questions. Answers must be supported with ethical theories, principles, policy, and/or law. Was the young woman's autonomy violated in this situation? 
4. How about the pharmacist; was his autonomy violated? The young woman in this case stated "I have no problem with his beliefs. But you can't let your beliefs interfere with your professional responsibilities. Maybe he should consider a different line of work".
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6. Do you agree with this statement? Should the pharmacist find a new line of work? Why or why not? What role, if any, does the employer play in this situation? How.

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