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Panel considering whether to revive challenge to law barring abortions based solely on genetic abnormalities
A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel is mulling whether to revive a challenge to the 2021 law barring abortions based solely on genetic abnormalities. A district court judge previously declined to renew an injunction on the law as he found the abortion providers and organizations that brought the suit no longer had standing to bring a pre-enforcement challenge post-Dobbs.
Case of abortion doctors challenging virtual abortion ban could get complicated
A judge has set a Nov. 3 trial in a bid by doctors to get a declaration that the state's territorial-era law outlawing virtually all abortions does not apply to them.
To Test or Not To Test?
As an initial matter, one thing is clear: the importance of diagnostic testing in epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response cannot be overstated. Robust testing with quick results is vital to identify potentially infectious carriers of the virus, many of whom may not have symptoms but can spread the disease to others by simply talking or breathing.
Proposed law protects unconscious women from non-consensual pelvic exams
A state lawmaker wants to prevent doctors in Arizona from using unconscious women to help train interns in how to perform pelvic exams.
‘Dr. of the day’ checks up on lawmakers, learns to legislate
Semi-retired medical examiner Philip Keen doesn’t usually respond to house calls. But when the House – or the Senate – calls, the pathologist shows up at the Capitol.
DHS backs new death records database despite concerns, delays
Several Arizona funeral home directors say a new online system to process death certificates has led to delays in cremations and burials.
Arizona Medical Association opposes nurses’ scope of practice expansion
It is the position of the Arizona Medical Association that the nursing associations’ application poses serious concerns for patient safety. This application was also strongly opposed by the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, every major medical specialty society in Arizona, and the Arizona Dental Association.
Let’s end barriers to federally regulated cannabis research
In November 2010, the citizens of Arizona passed Proposition 203, thereby establishing a medical marijuana program. Despite many delays, Arizona is now in the process of awarding licenses to nearly 100 new dispensary operators. Yet as patients eagerly anticipate regulated cannabis, they find themselves in the crosshairs of a political battle they should not have to fight.
