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healthcare3 years ago•4 min saved

Abortion Provider Caitlin Bernard Faces Legal Uncertainty After Privacy Violations

Hundreds of Indiana doctors are defending obstetrician/gynecologist Caitlin Bernard after she was punished by a state licensing board for publicly discussing providing an abortion for a 10-year-old rape victim. Doctors warn that the decision could have dangerous implications for public health and sets a "dangerous and chilling precedent." The licensing board reprimanded Bernard and fined her $3000 for violating patient privacy laws, but her employer found no privacy violations. Doctors are concerned that speaking in general terms about cases could lead to trouble, and the decision could discourage doctors from educating the public.

via NPR|

#abortion #doctors #healthcare

health3 years ago•4 min saved

Doctor reprimanded for discussing 10-year-old's abortion publicly.

Dr. Caitlin Bernard, an obstetrician-gynecologist, has been reprimanded and fined $3,000 by Indiana’s medical licensing board for violating federal and state patient privacy laws after publicly revealing she provided abortion services to a 10-year-old Ohio rape victim last year. The board dismissed two other allegations in the complaint, determining she did not violate laws requiring physicians to immediately report suspected child abuse and keep abreast of mandatory reporting and patient privacy laws. Bernard will be allowed to continue practicing medicine.

via CNN|

#abortion #health #indiana

healthcare3 years ago•3 min saved

Indiana Doctor Disciplined for Violating Privacy Laws in Abortion Case

Dr. Caitlin Bernard, an Indianapolis doctor, has been found to have violated privacy laws in her handling of a 10-year-old abortion patient's information but has been cleared of the charge that she failed to report abuse of the girl quickly enough. The Indiana Medical Licensing Board has fined her $3,000 and issued a letter of reprimand, but she has been found fit to continue practicing medicine. The case was brought by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and could have cost Bernard her license.

via IndyStar|

#abortion #child-abuse #healthcare

healthcare3 years ago•3 min saved

Indiana doctor faces hearing over 10-year-old's abortion.

A disciplinary hearing is being held in Indiana to determine whether Dr. Caitlin Bernard should face penalties for violating patient privacy and failing to report child abuse after speaking publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita accused Bernard of violating state law and HIPAA by disclosing sensitive health information to a reporter. The board is expected to vote on possible disciplinary actions, which could include reprimand letters or suspension or revocation of Bernard's medical license.

via NBC News|

#abortion #child-abuse #healthcare

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Indiana doctor faces discipline hearing for performing abortion on 10-year-old Ohio girl.

An Indiana doctor, Caitlin Bernard, faces a disciplinary hearing after she spoke publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio. Indiana's Republican attorney general accused Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl's child abuse to Indiana authorities and breaking federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl's treatment. Bernard and her attorneys maintain that the doctor followed Indiana's child abuse reporting requirements as the girl's rape was already being investigated by Ohio authorities. The Indiana board could vote whether to impose any penalties Thursday after hearing several hours of testimony.

via WANE|

#abortion #child-abuse #indiana

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Disciplinary hearing for Indiana doctor over 10-year-old's abortion

An Indiana doctor, Caitlin Bernard, faces a disciplinary hearing after speaking publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio. Indiana's Republican attorney general accused Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl's child abuse to Indiana authorities and breaking federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl's treatment. Bernard and her attorneys maintain that the doctor followed Indiana's child abuse reporting requirements as the girl's rape was already being investigated by Ohio authorities. The Indiana board could vote on whether to impose any penalties Thursday after hearing several hours of testimony.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|

#abortion #child-abuse #indiana

healthcare3 years ago•2 min saved

Indiana doctor faces discipline hearing for performing abortion on 10-year-old Ohio girl.

An Indiana doctor, Dr. Caitlin Bernard, faces a disciplinary hearing after speaking publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio. The state's attorney general accused her of violating state law by not reporting the child abuse to Indiana authorities and breaking federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl's treatment. Bernard and her attorneys maintain that she followed Indiana's child abuse reporting requirements and didn't release any identifying information about the girl that would break privacy laws. The Indiana Medical Licensing Board could vote to impose penalties after hearing testimony.

via ABC News|

#abortion #child-abuse #healthcare