The series of stories published by STAT reveals a persistent injustice where physicians have steered sickle cell patients towards sterilization, echoing the history of eugenics in America. Reporter Eric Boodman’s investigation found instances where patients were discouraged from having kids or pressured into sterilization without clear consent. The stories are heartbreaking and shed light on the power dynamics in doctor-patient relationships. The upcoming installments will explore how this issue ties into the post-Roe landscape and government protections against coercive sterilization. The series delves into bioethics, race, inequality, parenting, faith, and love, offering a narrative that is only possible through in-depth reporting.
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Investigation reveals sickle cell patients pressured into sterilizations
