INSTRUCTIONS
Read the following:
- University of Idaho memo tells employees not to promote abortion, birth controlLinks to an external site. (PDF available Download PDF available) (~ 7 pages) 1
- University of Idaho: Academic freedom policy, birth control access haven’t changedLinks to an external site. (PDF available Download PDF available) (~ 4 pages) 2
- Section 18-603 – Idaho State LegislatureLinks to an external site. (1 page) 3
- The fallout of Dobbs on the field of OB-GYNLinks to an external site. (~ 8 pages) 4
Write a reflective journal entry which answers the following questions, using what you've learned from the seminar and the above materials.
1. What do you believe is the University of Idaho's motivation in making this decision?
2. How do you believe the University interpreted the Idaho Code to support their initial decision?
3. What are the potential concerns for and benefits to medical education when states regulate abortion care?
Your journal entry does not need to follow the AMA rules for formatting essays or journal articles (e.g. running head, title page). Citations and references must be in AMA style.