Forbes July 1, 2024
Many doctors hoped that last week’s Supreme Court decision regarding emergency care of pregnant women would provide the clarity they need to do their jobs.
It did not.
Shortly after the Court announced its decision, Ruth Marcus, a political commentator, texted this message: “Don’t be confused by the Idaho abortion case. This isn’t a win for pregnant women. It’s likely a temporary reprieve, and just for some.”
For now, pregnant Idaho women won’t need to be airlifted out of state for appropriate treatment if they come to an ER with a life-threatening complication of pregnancy such as severe bleeding, impending kidney failure, or an ectopic pregnancy.
But instead of issuing a definitive ruling, the Supreme Court returned the matter to...
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