Comment from Mark Mailhot
AnonymousOpposeAdvocacy
Summary: The Catholic Medical Association opposes the loosening of federal restrictions on the abortion pill, arguing that telemedicine distribution lacks sufficient safeguards and leads to deficient informed consent. They advocate for stricter regulations, including mandatory in-person consultations, comprehensive reporting of adverse effects, and the disclosure of abortion reversal options.
As a physician, I oppose any loosening of the safeguards around the abortion pill (Mifepristone). The complication rate from this pill is estimated to be 10% or higher, yet complications are not required to be reported. The dispensing of this pill via telemedicine puts patients at risk.
Please see the attached document for more detailed information regarding objections to loosening restrictions.