Texas Medical Association letter says some hospitals in Texas are reportedly refusing to treat patients with major pregnancy complications for fear of violating the state's abortion ban texasnews
The Texas Medical Association says some hospitals in Texas have reportedly refused to treat patients with major pregnancy complications for fear of violating the state's abortion banSome hospitals in Texas have reportedly refused to treat patients with major pregnancy complications for fear of violating the state's abortion ban, the Texas Medical Association said in a letter this week.
The association did not name the hospitals but said it's received complaints that hospitals, administrators and their attorneys may be prohibiting doctors from providing medically appropriate care in some situations,Texas law bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. A total ban -- that includes exemptions if a woman's life or health is in danger -- will take effect in the coming weeks following last month's U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
The letter, sent Wednesday to the Texas Medical Board, cited several examples in which medical care was delayed.Download NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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