Texas Medical Board guidance on abortion regulations criticized for being confusing and burdensome. Since 2021, abortion has been banned in Texas after six weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions only for medical emergencies. Abortions have significantly decreased in the state, from over 50,000 in 2021 to 23 in 2023. Doctors are struggling to define a medical emergency in cases of pregnancy complications or fatal fetal abnormalities. Critics argue that the guidance is hindering doctors from providing necessary care to patients, leading to confusion and frustration within the medical community in Texas.
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Texas Medical Board guidance on when abortion is acceptable lacks clarity, say critics
