Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities [12 VAC 5 ‑ 412]
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6/17/14  11:07 am
Commenter: Sean H. Henderson

Require and enforce medical facility requirements for abortion!
 

The issue of killing living child aside, abortion IS a medical procedure and the clinics engaged in this practice absolutely needs to follow the same medical facility requirements that a hospital or outpatient clinic is required to follow. The question of why that has been the case in for years in Virginia is answered by following the campaign donation trail to elected officials and other organizations in Virginia.   

 

I am sure you are aware, but just in case, the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners revoked Dr. Stephen Brigham's license, stating as public record that, "Dr. Brigham's continued practice would present clear and imminent danger to the public health, safety, and welfare." In addition Virginia inspections found gaping holes in the ceiling of his abortion center, unsterilized needles, outrageously high complication rates, and incomplete lifesaving equipment.  

 

Based on the evidence in those and other Virginia clinics, it is pretty clear that safety of women seeking these services is being ignored for political reason and pandering to Planned Parenthood and other organizations.

 

As elected officials, one of your responsibilities IS the safety of the folks who have elected you…and you need to insure that Abortion facilities follow the same medical facility requirements that a hospital or outpatient clinic must follow…and prosecute those that fail to do that. 

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