Are doctors right to kow-tow to religion?

[chakka35]

Although I think all religious belief is absurd, I rarely get angry about it.
But I did this morning when I read about the 20-year-old mother who had just given birth to twins but refused the blood transfusion which would save her life because she was a Jehovah's Witness. Her equally demented husband agreed with her, leaving two innocent new-born babies with no mother.
Much as we might despair at the sheer irresponsibilty of this couple, the question is: should the doctors concerned have ignored the incomprehensible attitude of the parents and saved the mother anyway?
Or would their argument be that their job is to practice medicine not personal morality?

[naomi24]

Dagman That's what I thought you meant. Maybe you could consider posting the question separately - just in case the JWs aren't following this thread.

[Dagman]

Kinda thought that chakka35's quest would be read here in religion and spirituality anyways. Our thoughts won't change anything tho. I guess any answer given to justify what has happened won't change our personal views nor make them seem remotely acceptable. It's the mad world we live in unfortunately!