You're livin' in your own private Idaho Idaho you're out of control …Keep off the patio Your own private Idaho Keep off the path Your own private Idaho The lawn may be green But you better not be seen —The B-52’s There’s been a tumult of legal/political news in the last few weeks, but instead of surveying it all tonight, I want to share a deep dive into one piece that you could be forgiven for overlooking in the deluge.
Thank you for seeing Idaho. I thank DOJ, too. As a blue girl in this red state, frustrating doesn't begin to describe what it's like to live here. May EMTALA prevail in this case and may it build to more autonomy over our bodies.
Joyce, thank you. This sentence really strikes me: "...too many legislatures have substituted their judgments for those doctors and patients should be making." Representation matters. And who represents me matters. Oh my, yes.
"In Idaho, doctors will who perform medically necessary abortions, including ones following an incomplete miscarriage or severe preeclampsia to prevent the patient from becoming dangerously ill and possibly dying, can be arrested, and charged, even though the medical procedure was necessary. Doctors can become defendants in criminal cases if they treat a patient whose pregnancy complications could lead to septic infection or hemorrhage. They face 2 to 5 years, while nurses and staff who support procedures risk losing their licenses."
How is this not a complete reversal of the Hippocratic Oath medical graduates take?
"I will respect the privacy of my patients, for their problems are not disclosed to me that the world may know. Most especially must I tread with care in matters of life and death. If it is given me to save a life, all thanks. But it may also be within my power to take a life; this awesome responsibility must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. Above all, I must not play at God."
So, who has more power...an oath taken or forced-birth legislators?
Has there been a test case about state laws that would seem to prevent medical professionals from acting in accordance with their the Hippocratic Oath?
Thank you for your insight and focus. It helps clarify some of the massive information out there. Now, for the chicks: Hope, Justice, Purl and Libby (for Liberty). ❤️
Good morning. Does EMTALA protection that DOJ seeks to affirm mean that the actual care of the patient must take place in an emergency department? What if the patient has been admitted to the OB unit and becomes emergently ill requiring intervention? Many thanks.
Question. Is this contingent on the Hyde amendment? I know the military said they would follow existing federal law.
If so doesn’t congress have to approve that every so often? I remember that being a big issue. No federal funds for abortions. But I recently learned that the Hyde amendment does allow abortions in cases of rape and incest as well as when the life of the mother is threatened.
I’m trying to understand. The supremacy clause allows the federal government to enforce existing laws which give them the power to trump state law. That’s where in my thinking the Hyde amendment comes in.
Can republicans allow the Hyde Amendment to expire is what I’m getting at. Or can it be codified in some way? I don’t believe it would get 60 votes.
In honor of Kansas, how about Dorothy for your chicken? Or Aunt Em?
Thank you for seeing Idaho. I thank DOJ, too. As a blue girl in this red state, frustrating doesn't begin to describe what it's like to live here. May EMTALA prevail in this case and may it build to more autonomy over our bodies.
Chick names: BG (Brittany Griner), Spud, Tater(for success in Idaho), Bennie , Liz, Zoe (Jan 6 committee)
I am glad I subscribed. Enjoy your writing. Appreciate your knowledge and opinions.
Joyce! BRILLIANT!
Joyce, thank you. This sentence really strikes me: "...too many legislatures have substituted their judgments for those doctors and patients should be making." Representation matters. And who represents me matters. Oh my, yes.
Thanks for all this information and insight.
Chick name: How about Cassidy? One of the heroes of the summer!
"In Idaho, doctors will who perform medically necessary abortions, including ones following an incomplete miscarriage or severe preeclampsia to prevent the patient from becoming dangerously ill and possibly dying, can be arrested, and charged, even though the medical procedure was necessary. Doctors can become defendants in criminal cases if they treat a patient whose pregnancy complications could lead to septic infection or hemorrhage. They face 2 to 5 years, while nurses and staff who support procedures risk losing their licenses."
How is this not a complete reversal of the Hippocratic Oath medical graduates take?
"I will respect the privacy of my patients, for their problems are not disclosed to me that the world may know. Most especially must I tread with care in matters of life and death. If it is given me to save a life, all thanks. But it may also be within my power to take a life; this awesome responsibility must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. Above all, I must not play at God."
So, who has more power...an oath taken or forced-birth legislators?
Has there been a test case about state laws that would seem to prevent medical professionals from acting in accordance with their the Hippocratic Oath?
Sonia, Ketanji, Elena, maybe John
Thank you, Joyce, for your column.
I am glad you are happy with your baby chicks! Two should be named after you! One = "Joyce". The second = "Alene".
Goodnight!
Thank you for your insight and focus. It helps clarify some of the massive information out there. Now, for the chicks: Hope, Justice, Purl and Libby (for Liberty). ❤️
Chick names:
Chicken Little
Pullet Point
Admiral Mick Craven
Speaker of the Hen House
Biddy Body
Run a Fowl
Thank you for adding clarity to the hope.
Good morning. Does EMTALA protection that DOJ seeks to affirm mean that the actual care of the patient must take place in an emergency department? What if the patient has been admitted to the OB unit and becomes emergently ill requiring intervention? Many thanks.
Question. Is this contingent on the Hyde amendment? I know the military said they would follow existing federal law.
If so doesn’t congress have to approve that every so often? I remember that being a big issue. No federal funds for abortions. But I recently learned that the Hyde amendment does allow abortions in cases of rape and incest as well as when the life of the mother is threatened.
I’m trying to understand. The supremacy clause allows the federal government to enforce existing laws which give them the power to trump state law. That’s where in my thinking the Hyde amendment comes in.
Can republicans allow the Hyde Amendment to expire is what I’m getting at. Or can it be codified in some way? I don’t believe it would get 60 votes.