US Doctor Faces Hearing for 10-Year-Old's Abortion Story.

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US Doctor Faces Hearing for 10-Year-Old's Abortion Story.
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A US doctor who provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape survivor is facing a disciplinary hearing after speaking publicly about the case. Indiana officials say Dr Caitlin Bernard violated her patient's privacy. Her lawyers argue she was acting on her duty to inform the public about the impact of policies like abortion bans. The hearing will determine whether Dr Bernard's conduct merits disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of her medical license.

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