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healthcarelaw1 year ago

"Alabama Lawmakers Consider Immunity Laws for IVF Providers Amid Controversy"

Alabama lawmakers are advancing legislation to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers from lawsuits and criminal prosecution following a court ruling equating frozen embryos to children, which led to the pause of IVF services in the state. The proposed bills aim to shield providers from civil liabilities for the "damage or death of an embryo" during IVF services, with final approval pending and Governor Kay Ivey expected to sign the legislation into law. The court ruling's impact has sparked concerns and backlash, affecting patients' paths to parenthood, while Republicans and Democrats propose differing solutions to address the legal status of embryos created in IVF labs.

via The Associated Press|
#alabama#embryos#healthcarelaw
us-news2 years ago

Connecticut Woman with Terminal Illness Chooses to End Life in Vermont

Lynda Bluestein, a terminally ill woman from Connecticut, utilized Vermont's law permitting medically assisted suicide to end her life peacefully. Vermont, which had a residency requirement for this law, settled a lawsuit in 2022 allowing Bluestein, a non-resident, to use the law. Subsequently, Vermont became the first state to officially allow out-of-state terminally ill patients to seek medically assisted suicide. Bluestein, an activist, had advocated for similar laws in Connecticut and New York and wanted to ensure her death was on her own terms, unlike her mother's prolonged hospital death.

via CBS News|
##assistedsuicide#connecticut
law-and-government2 years ago

"Courts Clash Over Abortion Rights in Texas, Setting Stage for Supreme Showdown"

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, with judges appointed by Republican presidents, has controversially interpreted the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) to potentially exclude the requirement for hospitals to provide abortions in medical emergencies, despite the federal law's mandate to stabilize any patient's emergency medical condition. This interpretation could make it more dangerous for pregnant women in states with restrictive abortion laws, as it conflicts with EMTALA's preemption over state laws in medical emergencies. The case, Texas v. Becerra, challenges a nonbinding guidance by the Department of Health and Human Services, which the court should not have reviewed. The decision may be reviewed by the Supreme Court due to the disagreement between lower courts on the interpretation of EMTALA.

via Vox.com|
##abortionrights#emtala
jurisprudence2 years ago

"Federal Court Intensifies Abortion Battle, Impacting Emergency Care in Texas"

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that Texas can prohibit hospitals from performing abortions as "stabilizing treatment" under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), unless a patient's condition deteriorates to the point of severe injury or near death. This decision highlights the tension between state abortion bans and federal law, with the Supreme Court likely to address the issue due to conflicting lower court rulings. The ruling underscores the impact of Roe v. Wade's overturning, which has placed life-or-death medical decisions in the hands of the judiciary, rather than medical professionals.

via Slate|
##abortionrights#emtala
legalhealth2 years ago

"Appeals Court Upholds Texas Abortion Restrictions, Defies Federal Guidance"

A federal appeals court ruled that Texas doctors and hospitals are not required to perform abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), contradicting the Biden administration's interpretation of the law. This decision highlights the ongoing legal battles over abortion access following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. Abortion rights advocates criticize the ruling for potentially endangering women with life-threatening pregnancy complications, while antiabortion advocates view it as a victory against what they see as federal overreach. The ruling adds to the uncertainty faced by healthcare providers in states with restrictive abortion laws.

via The Washington Post|
##abortionrights#emtala