Wisconsin Assembly Approves Bill Requiring Doctors To Determine That Women Seeking Abortions Not Coerced, Consent To Procedure

Sorry I have not posted in a while, truth is (and this is good news) there have been so many referrals lately I have not had time.

Please remember to keep those who are just beginning the journey in your thoughts and prayers. It takes such courage to reach out for help.

I was happy to read the article below although I am puzzled at the logic of Rep. Fred Kessler  Asking if a woman was coerced adds another barrier???? And they say they have the best interests at heart???

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/87406.php

Wisconsin Assembly Approves Bill Requiring Doctors To Determine That Women Seeking Abortions Not Coerced, Consent To Procedure

02 Nov 2007   

The Wisconsin Assembly on Tuesday voted 65-32 to approve a bill that will require doctors to determine that women seeking an abortion consent to the procedure and are not coerced into it, the AP/WKBT.com reports (AP/WKBT.com, 10/30).

Under current state law, doctors are required to get written consent before performing an abortion. Rep. Fred Kessler (D), who opposes the bill, said requiring a doctor to also ask a woman if she was not coerced just adds another barrier to an already difficult decision. He added that the bill is one additional pressure from antiabortion groups to persuade women not to have an abortion.

Rep. Mark Gundrum (R), sponsor of the measure, said doctors should have to make sure the procedure is the women's choice. Gundrum also said the legislation would allow physicians to provide women with assistance if they are being coerced into an abortion. The bill now heads to the Senate, WRN.com reports (Beckett, WRN.com, 10/31). 

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