PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Editorial: Legislation in Pennsylvania that would require ultrasound exams is a blatant attempt to discourage women from having legal abortions…
Ultrasounds are generally routine to confirm that a pregnancy is within the limits allowed for an abortion, and to determine the appropriate method. But the intent of this mandate is to use ultrasound images to persuade women not to have abortions. The mandate would amount to government intrusion into what should be a personal medical decision.
The proposed law understandably has the state’s medical community concerned. The Pennsylvania Medical Society says the legislation seeks to intrude into decisions that are best made through private consultations between a doctor and patient… (more)
