Here we have the typical anti male bias that government departments have introduced and maintain at all costs. The blatant sexism demonstrated must be overcome and equality must be reintroduced so both sexes have the same rights as each orther. Unfotunately, this is one issue that feminists fight every which way they can. They do not give a damn about Men's Health or violence against against men and boys in any way, shape or form, as all they are interested in is maintaining the status quo while men pay, in more ways that ever before..
Mandate for DV Screening Is A Slap in the Face to Men.Dear Christian,
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released its Women's Preventive Services requirements for qualified health plans yesterday. Some of the rules are reasonable, like screening for diabetes in pregnant women.But the document requires that health plans conduct "screening and counseling for interpersonal and domestic violence" on an annual basis for women...but not men:http://www.hrsa.gov/womensguidelinesThe rule was issued exactly three weeks after Catherine Becker of California drugged and bound her husband. Then she severed and disposed of his genitalia. If he had sought medical care prior to the incident and the doctor had performed an abuse screening, it's possible the gruesome event never would have occurred.When the rules were announced, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius explained, "These historic guidelines are based on science and existing literature." Over 250 studies show women are at least as likely as men to engage in partner violence. A rule that mandates domestic violence screening only for women ignores science and ridicules the notion of gender equity.Contact Secretary Sebelius RIGHT NOW atKathleen.sebelius@hhs.gov . Then call Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh at 202-690-7694.Respectfully tell them the DV screening requirement of the Women's Preventive Services guideines is unreasonable and a slap in the face to male victims of domestic violence. Tell them to promptly revise the discriminatory guideline to include both men and women.Sincerely,Teri
Teri Stoddard, Program DirectorStop Abusive and Violent Environments
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