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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2/12/12  7:38 pm
Commenter: Lisa Kelly

Keep regulation of abortion services strong
 

I believe that considering abortion to be “healthcare” is inconsistent with the meaning of healthcare ("First, do no harm."), however, since abortion is currently considered a healthcare "treatment," the strongest, most well-defined health and safety standards must be applied regarding its practice.

CommentID: 22372