Doctor Reprimanded For Publicizing Abortion Care of 10-Year-Old Rape Survivor

An Indiana doctor received a fine and letter of reprimand for speaking publicly about providing abortion care to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio.
The doctor complied with all reporting requirements but violated privacy laws by speaking with media about the case.
The case highlighted the impact of restrictive abortion laws on vulnerable patients.
The hearing was criticized as an attempt to intimidate abortion providers and supporters.
The doctor will appeal the decision and continues to defend her actions as ethically necessary to inform public debate.