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Resource Library

Welcome to the Reproductive Health Resource Library, a physician’s centralized hub for abortion care practice and policy.

Use this site to:

Understand state-by-state variations in laws governing abortion and other reproductive health care services
Access clinical resources and guidance from trusted medical organizations
Find practical tools to support your practice
Access educational and training resources and opportunities
Connect with professional legal services when needed

Disclaimer: The resources available on this site are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the American Medical Association.

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Clinical Guidance (33)

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Patient Resources (12)

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Legal Issues
Privacy
Health Privacy Principles for State Legislatures Regarding Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information by Non-medical Entities
National
Connected Health Initiative
This white paper outlines considerations for state policymakers when drafting legislation and regulations surrounding the collection, processing, transfer, and sale of consumer’s personal data, as well as the use of that data in enforcement actions.
Medical Education
Reworking Emergency Medicine Resident Education Post-Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization
National
Journal of Graduate Medical Education
This article from the Journal of Graduate Medical Education discusses adaptations in emergency medicine resident and fellow education following the Dobbs decision.
Practice Management
Abortion Miscoding—Legal Risks for Clinicians and Hospital Systems
National
Journal of the American Medical Association
This JAMA article from Chary et al. reviews the legal liability and risks related to abortion miscoding for physicians and hospital systems post-Dobbs.
Clinical Guidance
Contraception
Society of Family Planning Clinical Recommendation: Emergency contraception
National
Society of Family Planning
This clinical recommendation provides evidence-based guidance for the use and provision of emergency contraception in reproductive healthcare.
Legal Issues
Resource Booklet for Reproductive Health Care Providers and Their Staffs
National
FBI
This FBI resource booklet informs reproductive healthcare providers about criminal investigative risks and safety protocols to protect themselves and their staff.
Research
Physician Workforce Impact
Legal Risks and Ethical Dilemmas for Clinicians in the Aftermath of Dobbs
National
Journal of the American Medical Association
This JAMA article published by Reingold et al. discusses the legal challenges and ethical dilemmas that clinicians face in providing reproductive care after the Dobbs decision, including risk of legal penalties, concerns with privacy, and approaches to miscarriage management.
Clinical Guidance
Society of Family Planning Interim Clinical Recommendations: Self-managed abortion
National
Society of Family Planning
This document outlines interim clinical recommendations for supporting patients who pursue self-managed abortion, emphasizing safety and harm reduction.
Legal Issues
Medication Abortion
Integrating Medication Abortion in Primary Care
National
The Reproductive Health Access Project
Explore this toolkit offering clinical guidelines and resources to support safe and effective medication abortion provision by healthcare professionals.
Legal Issues
Post-Dobbs Considerations for Provider Organizations: Navigating State Restrictions on Abortion
National
Manatt Health
This white paper offers organizations guidance on navigating legal and regulatory complexities surrounding abortion care after the Dobbs decision, focusing on risk management and service continuity.
Legal Issues
Medication Abortion
Opposition to the Criminalization of Self-Managed Abortion
National
ACOG
ACOG’s position statement opposes the criminalization of self-managed abortion, advocating for supportive care and protection for patients.