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    Texas Medical Board Sanctions Three Doctors for Delayed Care That Led to the Deaths of Two Pregnant Women


    Texas Medical Board Sanctions Three Doctors for Delayed Care That Led to the Deaths of Two Pregnant Women

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    1. stay_curious_- on

      This is a significant update to ProPublica’s investigative report on Texas’ abortion ban, which has vague and contradictory exceptions, which was previous discussed on this sub.

      > Texas’ law can put a physician behind bars for 99 years. But those who spoke to ProPublica say that medical board sanctions are one of the few levers that can provide a counterweight, pushing hospitals and doctors to provide standard care despite uncertainty over vaguely written laws.

      Liberal democratic governance often delegates technical oversight to boards of experts (like medical boards) to ensure decisions are made based on evidence and expertise rather than politics. This article demonstrates how laws written with vague language can push administrative bodies to adopt a minimalist enforcement posture when faced with high-stakes legal environments, like 99 years in prison.

      Can professional boards be trusted to maintain their independence in a polarized legal climate? The law, as written, may permit certain actions, but the fear of prosecution creates a de facto prohibition.

    2. __Muzak__ on

      My utter lack of surprise that pregnant women and pregnant black women in particular are receiving substandard care. This is following the heels of the case in Florida of a women forced to attend zoom court mid-labor due to requesting not to have a c-section.

    3. SirGlass on

      I mean this is unsurprising

      If you were a doctor , would you give an abortion with out being 110% sure it clears the theocratic laws? Some christian nationalist may disagree and lock you behind bars for life if they think you gave an “Unnecessary” abortion

      I mean if I was a doctor I would just not practice in TX. Get locked up if its deemed you gave an “Unnecessary abortion ” , get sanctioned if you don’t give a needed abortion fast enough.

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