In Petrozavodsk, a doctor was given a disciplinary sanction for refusing to serve a Muslim woman.

July 23, 2013 Ministry of Health and social development of the Republic of Karelia announced the completion of the audit, carried out in connection with the refusal of the doctor of the antenatal clinic of the maternity hospital. K.A. Gutkin in Petrozavodsk to serve a lactating Muslim woman.

Appealed to the prosecutor's office with a request to conduct an investigation Petrozavodsk Nigora Tabarova. According to her, 15 July 2013 year gynecologist A.P. Sadovnikova in an aggressively dismissive form refused to accept her, saying that “ she is Jewish and, based on her religious feelings, a Muslim woman will not be accepted, as well as others of the same handkerchief ." However, after the intervention of the administration, the reception was carried out, but " with unfriendly attitude, dissatisfaction and indignation were repeatedly expressed, disdainful and negative attitudes ."

According to the results of the check, the doctor A.P. Sadovnikova rendered disciplinary action. Ministry of Health and Social Development and head physician apologized The violation by a medical worker of the maternity hospital of the principles of medical ethics and deontology "patient" and citizens, whose feelings were affected ."

July 25, 2013 Head of the Department for Work with Women and Children of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Karelia reported that N. Tabarova had taken prosecutor's office his statement.

Sources

• Mishina L. Do not go to a Muslim Jewish doctor? // Islam. RU. 2013. July 19.
• The Ministry of Health and Social Development of Karelia completed an internal check on information on the Internet about the refusal to provide medical care based on national and religious affiliation // Official site of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Republic of Karelia. 2013. July 23.
• In Karelia, a Muslim woman who refused to receive a genecologist withdrew her complaint from the prosecutor's office // Flashnord. 2013. July 25.