Action Alert: ACOG Says Physicians Have Duty to Perform or Refer for Abortions

ACOG Committee Opinion #385

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) issued an opinion statement that could ultimately hinder pro-life physicians from practicing and make it exceedingly difficult for pregnancy centers to find medical directors.

Care Net is urging pregnancy centers to become familiar with ACOG Committee Opinion #385 and take action steps to stop ACOG from moving forward on this opinion.

ACOG's Unconscionable Recommendations

Some of ACOG's outrageous recommendations in ACOG Committee Opinion #385 include:

• Requiring physicians to refer for abortions or contraception
• Suggesting that physicians who do not provide abortions should relocate next door to abortion clinics so their patient’s choices are not hindered
• In the case of an emergency, requiring physicians to perform abortions if requested.

Action Resources

1. Read more about ACOG Committee Opinion #385 and how it will affect pregnancy centers: Care Net's Medical Consultant, Dr. Sandy Christiansen, provides cutting-edge analysis of the opinion.

2. Sample Letter: Send a letter of objection to ACOG's President.

Send the letter to:

The American College of OB/GYN
Attn: Kenneth Noller, MD
409 12th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20090-6920

3. Read AAPLOG's Response (AAPLOG is the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists)

4. Read HHS Secretary Leavitt's letter and a Congressional letter to ACOG.

5. Pray

6. Support Your center's medical director

7. Raise awareness within your sphere