I wanted to open up dialogue about the law passed in Texas this week. It essentially made any abortion after detection of fetal heartbeat illegal. This can be as early as 6 weeks, before the pregnant person is even aware of the pregnancy.
I am concerned about the implications this could mean for patients who are unable to access care...
Another question I have (help me legal side of AN LOL) is this: so part of the law says that any private citizen can sue an entity involved in aiding with an illegal abortion. This includes providers, their staff, and even the ride service driver. The private citizen does not even need to know any party involved including the person terminating the pregnancy. If they win they are entitled to up to $10k in damages... but how can you claim damages when you don't even know the parties involved (and therefore would not be impacted) by the procedure being carried out?
I hope this does not go against guidelines, but regardless of where you land politically abortion is a medical procedure and falls under the realm of healthcare and I feel like it should be discussed.
Please keep things civil, I know this is a topic that many are passionate about.
Specializes in NICU, PICU, Transport, L&D, Hospice.
Mommavik said:
Sure, not saying his is the final say, just that he should be heard. If he is financially and physically able to take responsibility for a child, then that should be taken into account, but the mother and her doctor should be given final say.
toomuchbaloney
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Why must he be heard?