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 Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities
Stage Emergency/NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 2/15/2012
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1/23/12  3:32 pm
Commenter: J. Coulter

Health Care providers, not politicians, should determine what is best for patients.
 

The Department of Health must demonstrate how the health of patients who receive family planning and wellness services at these clinics is enhanced by these regulations.

Please list reliable studies indicating a reduction in infant mortality (or other positive health outcome) tied to these new regulations.

For example, if the Department of Health is able to establish a strong causal connection between increasing the number of parking spaces and a reduction in cervical cancel deaths, please provide that research.

If there is no peer-reviewed research indicating positive health outcomes related to these regulations, please state that these regulations do not serve to advance the goals of women's health.     

CommentID: 21437