Missouri's abortion ban, which prohibits the procedure at all stages of pregnancy without exceptions for rape or incest, harms the health of women in the state.
The open letter from over 500 medical professionals stresses the urgent need to protect abortion rights in Missouri to better support healthcare outcomes and patient safety.
Due to vagueness in the law, medical professionals are hesitant to perform necessary procedures even when a person's life is threatened, fearing severe repercussions.
The proposed ballot measure aims to ensure abortion rights up to fetal viability, allowing restrictions afterward but prioritizing the health and life of the patient.
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