As states restrict abortion, telehealth appointments with out-of-state doctors and mail-order drugs could play increasingly important roles in allowing women to end their pregnancies - a practice, experts say, that's likely to be challenged in court. https://t.co/0K9SiinLNH
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban could set up clash with shield law states The law prohibits telehealth appointments for abortion, but some groups are already using out-of-state physicians to prescribe the necessary medications. https://t.co/HQLLGhdX7y
As states restrict abortion, telehealth appointments with out-of-state doctors and mail-order drugs could play increasingly important roles in allowing women to end their pregnancies — a practice, experts say, that's likely to be challenged in court. https://t.co/OMjag3c5dh
A federal appeals court is currently assessing the extent of FDA abortion pill regulations and their preemption over state laws that govern medical practices, a critical issue that could significantly influence abortion access across the United States. Concurrently, states are imposing restrictions on abortion, with telehealth consultations and mail-order medications emerging as pivotal methods for women seeking to terminate pregnancies. These methods, however, face potential legal challenges. Notably, Florida's recent 6-week abortion ban, which prohibits telehealth abortions, could lead to legal conflicts with states that have enacted protective measures for such practices.