Document Type
Article
Publication Title
The Lancet
Publication Date
6-22-2024
ISSN
1050-5911
Page Number
2751
Keywords
Dobbs v. Jackson, women's health
Disciplines
Health Law and Policy | Law
Abstract
On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization marked the removal of the constitutional right to abortion in the USA, introducing a complex ethical and legal landscape for patients and providers. This shift has had immediate health and equity repercussions, but it is also crucial to examine the broader impacts on states, health-care systems, and society as a whole. Restrictions on abortion access extend beyond immediate reproductive care concerns, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the ruling's consequences across micro and macro levels. To mitigate potential harm, it is imperative to establish a research agenda that informs policy making and ensures effective long-term monitoring and reporting, addressing both immediate and future impacts.
Recommended Citation
Ellen Wright Clayton; Claire D. Brindis Dr., Ph.D.; Melissa H. Laitner, Ph.D.; Susan C. Scrimshaw, Ph.D.; Barbara J. Grosz, Ph.D.; and Lisa A. Simpson, MD.,
Societal implications of the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, 403 The Lancet. 2751
(2024)
Available at: https://scholarship.law.vanderbilt.edu/faculty-publications/1634