From Katelyn Jetelina - on abortion pills.
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The banning of a basic public health service that dramatically reduces pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality by state governments (and possibly the federal government) is unprecedented, and catastrophic. As a recent Lancet editorial put it: “shocking, inhuman, and irrational,” and “a judicial endorsement of state control over women—a breathtaking setback for health and rights.”
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There is a big gap between rhetoric and reality around abortion pills because of stigma around abortion care. This creates a lack of knowledge, and confusion for patients and providers. However, the evidence resoundingly establishes that medication abortion is a safe and effective mode of care. It is devastating that, contrary to overwhelming public health evidence and all best practice, this now has to be weighed with legal risk.
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