Article archive / March 1, 2014
Originally published: . Volume 5, No. 7. Source pages: 6.
Proposed law would require that prior to undergoing an elective abortion, a woman would be given information on resources that she can review to learn the increased risks of psychiatric and psychological harm associated with abortion, and this would be a condition of consent for the procedure to be deemed voluntary and informed.
The law directs a task team of one psychologist licensed by the La. State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, one physician license by the La. State Board of Medical Examiners, and one layperson would assist in preparation of the printed and Internet information for Department of Health and Hospitals.
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