If someone from another state where access is restricted were to get a telemedicine abortion from an Illinois doctor, they’d have to be within the borders of Illinois for the appointment.
The pandemic has meant many more people are able to access a doctor’s office through a computer screen, instead of in person.For a telemedicine abortion, a patient will have a virtual health screening done by a qualified health professional to ensure they’re an appropriate candidate for the care. The medication is authorized for pregnancies up to 10 weeks, according to the FDA. Then, the health professional explains how the two pills work and who to contact for additional help, said Dr.
In Illinois, where the practice is legal, physicians are allowed to provide reproductive care to people, however they cannot treat patients in other states that they are not licensed in or states that banned a particular procedure, Watson said. “We have had patients cross the border, drive from their own state to their telehealth visit because that’s the only way that they can get the care they need,” said Brigid Leahy, vice president of public policy at Planned Parenthood of Illinois.
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