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Originally Posted by cazzie34
"Why aren't medical schools pumping out OB-GYNs???" Some republican male in 10 years.
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"Their mentor was attacked. Now young OB-GYNs may leave Indiana
And that's worrying medical residents – the early career doctors who spend four years training to become OB-GYNs.
Doctors weigh their options
These days, Scott, the residency program director, has found that the scope of her job has expanded beyond clinical and academic responsibilities. Her meetings with residents include political updates, and she tells them there are mental health services available if they need them.
"I mean, our residents are devastated," Scott said, holding back tears. "They signed up to provide comprehensive health care to women. And they are being told that they can't do that."
She expects this will "deeply impact" how Indiana hospitals recruit and retain medical professionals.
Indiana, like many Republican-led states, has a shortage of providers. A 2018 report from the March of Dimes found 27% of Indiana counties are considered maternal care deserts, with no or limited access to maternity care. The state has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country.
Scott said new laws restricting abortion will only make these statistics worse."
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-...m_campaign=npr
Sigh.