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]
Action Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 7/1/2016
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7/1/16  2:02 pm
Commenter: Bevin Murchie PharmD

12VAC5-412-240.(C) & 12VAC5-412-290.(C)
 

Medical Testing and Lab Service:I am concerned about "additional costs."  For the many woman who are already in financially tenuous conditions, an "additional cost" may be impossible to pay.  Performing the abortion successfully from start to finish should be an all inclusive price.  Thus the mother/woman would not be put into a compromised postition.

Emergency Service: Striking the need for an established relationship with a hospital is concerning.  Can patients be assured that an adequate emergency plan is in place at all Virginia abortion centers without this requirement?

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