tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Health Law And Politics

All articles tagged with #health law and politics

health-law-and-politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Scrutiny: Doctors' Limited Experience with Mifepristone and Reproductive Rights"

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case challenging the FDA's regulations on the abortion pill mifepristone, with 11 anti-abortion doctors and advocates claiming harm from patients' complications. Critics question the doctors' standing, as they do not prescribe the drug and lack direct experience with its complications. The case's outcome could impact abortion access, as medication abortions make up a significant portion of all abortions in the US. The case raises questions about standing and the potential for ideological organizations to challenge government decisions.

via CNN|
#abortion#anti-abortion-doctors#fda
health-law-and-politics1 year ago

"France's Historic Move: Abortion Enshrined as Constitutional Right, Impact on UK Women"

France enshrines abortion access in its constitution, while the UK sees a rise in abortion convictions due to a law dating back to 1861, leading to at least one woman being incarcerated. The UK's abortion law has not been decriminalized, and women can still face prosecution for having the procedure. The law allows doctors to perform abortions under specific circumstances, but women can still face life imprisonment for having an illegal abortion. The recent increase in prosecutions may be linked to a rise in awareness of abortion pills, prompting calls for legal reform to end prosecutions of women for terminating pregnancies after the 24-week limit.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#abortion#france#health-law-and-politics
health-law-and-politics2 years ago

"Supreme Court Case Targets Law Criminalizing Emergency Abortions"

The US Supreme Court is set to hear a case involving the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (Emtala), which requires hospitals to treat patients in medical emergencies, including emergency abortions. The case raises questions about the government's role in protecting physicians and patients in states with abortion bans. The Biden administration argues that Emtala protects access to emergency abortions, while opponents contend that it does not. The case comes amid a flurry of abortion-related lawsuits and is expected to have significant implications for women's healthcare access in the US.

via The Guardian US|
#abortion#emergency-medical-treatment-and-labor-act-emtala#health-law-and-politics