No one day is ever quite the same as another. Although there are fixed commitments there are also windows of opportunity in the weekly timetable where one can escape for an hour or two. As well as job satisfaction in the treatment of patients, there is also the enjoyment of good working relationships with colleagues. Some are obviously easier than others, some can lead to genuine lasting friendships and opportunities to share one s faith naturally. Obs and gynae seems to be a mine-field of ethical dilemmas for Christians.
Abortion is the over-riding issue to be sorted out.
The 1968 Abortion Act contains a Conscience Clause which enables us to opt out. Most consultants respect the views of their juniors and day case work is increasingly consultant-based anyway. There are guidelines for the way consultant posts are advertised and interviewed. However, realistically we have to accept that it is likely that holding anti-abortion views may occasionally go against us. In obstetrics prenatal screening may detect fetal abnormality.