In a tense press conference, Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, 'California law mandates that licensed facilities must provide care immediately to prevent serious injury or illness, not just in life-threatening situations.' This underlines the critical nature of the ongoing lawsuit and the obligation of healthcare providers to act decisively in emergency cases, especially concerning reproductive health care.
According to the lawsuit, the hospital's refusal to provide emergency abortion care is particularly alarming given that Dr. Nusslock experienced significant health risks. As she drove to another facility, she was 'actively hemorrhaging,' a vital detail that raises ethical questions about the hospital's adherence to medical obligations in non-life-threatening scenarios.
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