Abortion Bans Are Driving Off Doctors and Closing Clinics, Putting Basic Health Care at Risk
By Editor - Wed May 24, 2:30 am
The rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may not have considered: fewer medical services available for all women living in those states. Doctors are showing — through their words and actions — that they are reluctant to practice in places where making the best decision for a patient could result in huge fines or even a prison sentence. And when clinics that provide abortions close their doors, all the other services offered there also shut down, including regular exams, breast cancer screenings, and contraception.
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Abortion Bans Are Driving Off Doctors and Closing Clinics, Putting Basic Health Care at Risk