Abortion Is Health Care

JAMA. 2024 Feb 20;331(7):557-558. doi: 10.1001/jama.2023.28397.
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Plain language summary

This Viewpoint discusses the history behind the right to physical and mental health in the US and the right to receive care during medical emergencies under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, and argues that abortion is health care.

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Induced*
  • Abortion, Spontaneous
  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Female
  • Health Facilities
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy