Texas abortion law shouldn’t be stopping emergency abortions | Opinion
Dr. Ingrid Skop argues that under the laws currently in effect in Texas and all other pro-life states, doctors can exercise reasonable medical judgment and are not required to delay necessary care.There has been much news coverage lately about tragic reports of women diagnosed with miscarriage or other high-risk pregnancy complications who have been denied treatment over concerns the new Texas pro-life law will not allow physicians to intervene.
who were denied labor induction for the life-threatening situation of previable, premature rupture of membranes. I’ve also compared these incredibly sad situations to what Texas law actually says, which is quite different from many media reports.states that although the “current national standard of care allows immediate delivery,” three physicians decided to deny these women that standard of care. The women experienced predictably poor outcomes.
What is a “medical emergency” during a miscarriage? For treatment options regarding embryonic or fetal death, obstetricians commonly reference guidance from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which, “Accepted treatment options for early pregnancy loss include expectant management, medical treatment or surgical evacuation.” When rupture of membranes occurs before the unborn child can survive delivery, his prognosis is extremely poor even if his heart is still beating.
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