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Old 02-21-2012, 10:32 AM   #23
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Default Virginia Update and Strange Twist



According to the Richmond Times Dispatch the bill should be voted on today.

The article contained some curious info:

"Del. Kathy J. Byron, R-Campbell, who sponsored the House's version of the bill, said numerous misconceptions about the bill are circulating, which is driving the negative attention surrounding it.

She said that both Planned Parenthood and federal abortion guidelines recommend the ultrasound as best practice to determine gestational age.

"The only way that they can determine the age of the fetus at an early age is by performing a trans-vaginal ultrasound, and they're already doing this procedure as a common procedure at Planned Parenthood," Byron said.

Byron said that providing a precise age builds on the state's existing informed consent law and helps ensure the safety of the woman.

"It's all well within our goal of making fully informed medical decisions," added Del. C. Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah.


Of course I went to the Virginia PP web site and this is what I found :

An abortion consultation appointment is required before the procedure can be scheduled. Please call any of our three offices to set up an abortion consultation appointment.

The following will be completed at the consultation appointment:

urine pregnancy test vaginal ultrasound pelvic exam discussion of the risks, benefits, alternatives, and a step-by-step review of what to expect during and after the procedure discussion of post abortion birth control options


So now I am confused. Is the legislature just legalizing what is already being done? Is PP giving mixed signals as to what the support vs what they actually do? Do different PP clinics have the ability to set different standards of care? If so, who sets the policies?

Puzzle it is. Must delve deeper.


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