Particle.news
Download on the App Store
7 ARTICLES
·
last yr.

Texas Medical Board Releases Draft Guidance on Abortion Exceptions

The guidance aims to clarify emergency medical conditions that qualify for abortion exceptions under Texas law, amid physician confusion and legal challenges.

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 23: Doors lead into the Emergency Department at St. Barnabas Hospital on March 23, 2020 in the Bronx borough of New York City. As the number of confirmed cases and fatalities from the coronavirus (COVID-19) grow in New York, Governor Cuomo continues to urge President Trump to use the federal government to buy and distribute critical medical supplies. (Photo by Misha Friedman/Getty Images)
Image
Image

Overview

  • Texas Medical Board proposes draft guidance to clarify what constitutes emergency grounds for legal abortion, addressing widespread confusion among physicians.
  • The guidance, still under public review, outlines documentation requirements for physicians and emphasizes medical judgment without specifying conditions.
  • Critics argue the proposed rules add burdens on physicians and fail to adequately protect lifesaving care, while supporters claim it reinforces existing law.
  • Public and legal pressure mounts as individuals share personal stories of being denied abortions, highlighting the guidance's potential impact on patient care.
  • The board's decision, expected in June, follows calls for clarity after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, leading to stricter abortion bans in Texas.