Amanpreet Brar, Sindhu V Mannava, Utsav M Patwardhan, Veronica F Sullins, Elizabeth A Berdan, Cole D Greves, Kenneth W Gow, Erica Carlisle, KuoJen Tsao, Catherine Hunter, Joanne E Baerg, J Leslie Knod
Nationwide abortion restrictions resulting from the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (2022) decision have generated confusion and uncertainty among healthcare professionals, with concerns for liability impacting clinical decision-making and outcomes. The impact on pediatric surgery can be seen in prenatal counseling for fetal anomaly cases, counseling for fetal intervention, and recommendations for pregnant children and adolescents who seek termination. It is essential that all physicians and healthcare team members understand the legal implications on their clinical practices, engage with resources and organizations which can help navigate these circumstances, and consider advocating for patients and themselves...
April 5, 2024: Journal of the American College of Surgeons