Ob-gyns receive less abortion training post-Dobbs decision, leading to more pregnant patients with dangerous medical complications.

A report by the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce reveals that ob-gyns are receiving less training in abortion procedures as residents after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which has led to more pregnant patients with dangerous medical complications. The report highlights the consequences of abortion restrictions, including fewer applicants to ob-gyn residency programs in states with restrictions, practicing ob-gyns moving out of these states, and new doctors being left unprepared to treat pregnant patients in life-threatening scenarios. Residency programs previously partnered with abortion clinics to provide training, but in states with abortion bans, these clinics have closed, causing an education gap for residents.

August 01, 2024
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