Study Confirms Safety of Telemedicine for Abortion Pills

Research published in Nature Medicine shows that medication abortions administered through telehealth, with pills delivered through the mail, are as safe and effective as in-person clinic visits. The study, based on data from over 6,000 patients, found that 99.8% of patients had no serious adverse events, and around 98% of the abortions administered this way did not require further medical care. With the Supreme Court set to consider a case restricting access to mifepristone, experts warn of potential healthcare consequences if access to abortion pills is curtailed.