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Freddie

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1. So punish the doctor for following state guidelines

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sat Apr 18, 2026, 07:59 AM

Saturday

None of these cases would have happened if doctors weren’t under threat of reprisal in case the woman’s life was not in “enough” danger.
“Vote with your feet”? Pretty hard to do if you’re dead.

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Texas Medical Board Sanctions Three Doctors for Delayed Care That Led to the Deaths of Two Pregnant Women [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Saturday OP

So punish the doctor for following state guidelines Freddie Saturday #1

That last paragraph re: miscarrying patient's options when denied necessary medical treatment. Timeflyer Saturday #2

The docs were "sanctioned" with having to take 8 hours of continuing education. The women are dead. Scrivener7 Saturday #3