Abortion Pill Still Divisive in U.S. -- 10 Years After Its Ok, New Debate Ahead

Summary

---

NEW YORK - Ten years ago, after long and bitter debate, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved use of the abortion pill by American women. It is hailed as safe and effective, but new turmoil may lie ahead as the pill's proponents consider using telemedicine to make it more available.

Already, a pioneering telemedicine program in Iowa has provided the pill to about 1,900 women - with a doctor able to consult with a faraway patient in a video teleconference, then unlock a container by remote control to release the pill. To the alarm of anti- abortion activists, abortion providers in other states are pondering whether similar programs would enable them to serve more women, especially in rural areas.

See the full content of this document

Extract

---

Abortion Pill Still Divisive in U.S. -- 10 Years After Its Ok, New Debate Ahead

"There are many affiliates that are carefully considering this op...

See the full content of this document

---