An organization that provides legal defence and liability protection for Canadian doctors is raising the possibility that those who choose to provide abortion services to Americans may be subjected to legal action from certain jurisdictions in the United States.
The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), a non-profit that advises and assists physicians facing legal issues, says doctors have been calling them to ask about the implications that will arise if they provide abortions for patients coming from the United States.
“The CMPA is aware that some states are contemplating legislation that would potentially allow for criminal charges and civil legal actions to be brought against healthcare providers who provide abortions to residents out of the state (even where the care is delivered outside of the state),” the association said in a press release issued on July 5….