1. Define the following as used in the article:
-conscience (para. 1)
-rescind (para. 2)
-obstetrics (para. 4)
-immunity (para. 8)
-encompass (para. 10)
-complicit (para. 15)

2. a) What is the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)?
b) Why is this organization protesting President Obama's order to rescind the conscience protections for medical practitioners that the Bush administration put in place?

3. a) What percent of CMDA members report job discrimination because of their beliefs?
b) Why are some Christian medical professionals deciding not to enter the obstetrics field?
c) In a worst-case scenario, approximately how many hospitals could close if the conscience protections are rescinded? Why would they do so?

4. a) What is the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA)?
b) Why does the NFPRHA support President Obama's plan to rescind the conscience protection?

5. CMDA director Dr. Stevens says "It's ridiculous to say you can't find an abortionist in this country," he said. "Open the Yellow Pages. But abortionists want us to participate [in the act] with them." What do you think of Dr. Stevens comment?

6. Should a medical professional be required to take part in procedures that violate their conscience? Explain your answer. Ask a parent the same question.