In Texas, abortions are banned unless a woman's life is in danger or she is at risk of losing a major bodily function.
In Texas, abortions are banned unless a woman's life is in danger or she is at risk of losing a major bodily function.AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Medical Board on Friday unanimously voted to adopt rules clarifying when doctors can perform abortions under the medical emergency clause.
"One does not need to wait until imminent harm is about to happen in order to act and I can't emphasize that enough," Texas Medical Board President Dr. Sherif Zaafran said."It is the duty of the physician to be able to make that judgment call and be able to admit the patient and be able to do what is necessary to save that patient's life even though if it's not an imminent harm.
In May, the board unveiled proposed rules that received backlash from doctors, Texas women and other stakeholders, who said the rules further complicated the law and put women in more danger. Specifically, one rule would have required doctors to confirm whether they could transfer a patient"by any means available" to a facility with a higher level of care to avoid an abortion.
"Part of the medical judgment may be or may include appropriate transfer if it's needed, if it's not because things need to happen in more timely fashion, then it shouldn't have to be included," Zaafran said.
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