Psychiatry, Medicine: Abortion Wars: A Half Century of Struggle, 1950-2000

    July 1998 in “ JAMA
    Image of study
    TLDR Abortion access should be defended on public health grounds, and medical evaluations are crucial in psychiatric cases to avoid misdiagnosis.
    The document reviewed "Abortion Wars: A Half Century of Struggle, 1950-2000," which analyzed the abortion debate in America over five decades, covering illegal abortions, African American women's fertility control, and antiabortion groups. It highlighted post-Roe v Wade legal strategies, the limitations of the privacy argument, and advocated for public health grounds to defend abortion access. Personal stories from abortion providers illustrated ongoing challenges and violence. The book was considered valuable for understanding abortion care's broader implications and the importance of medical autonomy. Additionally, the document reviewed Dr. Morrison's book for psychotherapists, which detailed 60 medical disorders with psychological symptoms, emphasizing the need for medical evaluations in psychiatric cases to avoid misdiagnosis. The document also listed various medical and scientific publications, serving as a resource for professionals.
    Discuss this study in the Community →