Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
“Are We Allowed to Refer Patients?”: U.S. Physician Experiences Facilitating Abortion Care in a Restricted State
ABSTRACT Objective Few studies have examined how abortion referrals occur in settings that criminalize or restrict most abortion care. We aimed to document how Wisconsin obstetrician‐gynecologists (OB‐GYNs) facilitated abortion care for patients while practicing under the threat of a criminal ban following the elimination of federal abortion rights protection. Methods We recruited 21 OB‐GYNs from diverse practice settings in virtual interviews between September and December of 2023. Interviews explored experiences …