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West Virginia Legislature. 2017 Session

 

 

Issue: Parental Notification
Bill: HBZOO2, Procedures Performed on Minors
WVSMA Position: 

Given the diverse moral, ethical and religious background of our members, the West
Virginia State Medical Association does not oppose or endorse the issue of abortion.

That being said, we are a' physician advocacy organization that protects our physi-
cians and their patients in the interest of providing the highest quality of care.

We oppose HBZOOZ because we oppose any additional regulations on physicians
that could disrupt the care of a patient and interrupt the physician/patient relationship.

Also, we oppose the criminalization of physicians through threat of fines, penalties or
incarceration as they are performing to the standard of care.

We also oppose the addition of regulations imposed on physicians in an already
highly regulated system of health care delivery in our state.

For additional information, please contact Sarah Smith at (304) 541-0363.

 

West Virginia State Medical Association - 4307 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV 25304 - 304.925.0342 - 304.925.0345 - wvsmaorg