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STATE MANDATE
The State of Texas has imposed regulations in an attempt to intimidate
women and harass abortion providers. However, we must abide by the
laws of this state. These rules include 24-hour consent, which means
you must receive state mandated information at least 24 hours before
your abortion. Most respectable medical experts disagree with the
information, but we still have to provide it even though it is not
medically accurate. We have always been a licensed abortion facility
and a member of the National Abortion Federation. These agencies
set forth guidelines and policies for quality care and we have always
met or exceeded the requirements.
The new law also states that we must also provide (in
writing) the following information to you at least 24
hours before your abortion.
1. If you should have a complaint about your care at our facility,
complaints may be registered at the following address: Director,
Health Facility Licensing and Compliance Division, Texas Department
of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Complaints
must be in writing. All complaintants must provide their name. This
information will be confidential.
2. The toll free number to the Texas Department
of State Health Services is 1-888-973-0022.
You have the right to access certain information about this abortion
facility by using this number. If you make a call, your identity
will remain anonymous. This number can provide you with the following
information:
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Whether this abortion facility is licensed by the Texas Department
of State Health Services
· The
date of the last inspection of this facility by the department and any violations of law or rules discovered during that
inspection that may pose a health risk to you.
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Any relevant fine, penalty, or judgment rendered against this facility
or a doctor who provides services at this facility.
3. Provide a copy of the department's
"A Woman's Right to Know" booklet if you want to view it.
This booklet contains information on fetal development and risks of
abortion and childbirth
4. Provide a copy of the department's "A Woman's Right to Know"
resource directory if you want to view it. This directory has information
on agencies that will help you continue your pregnancy or help with
adoption. These agencies will not refer for abortion.
5. You may view the department's "A Woman's Right to Know"
materials on their web site at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/wrtk/.
6. If you request the department's "A Woman's Right to Know"
materials and we do not provide them you can call the department at
1-888-973-0022.
We have always trusted women to make their own decisions without government
intrusion. Unfortunately, the religious right wants to force their
morals on others and this time they convinced the Texas Legislators.
If you are outraged, contact your legislators in Austin and the Governor's
office.
At least 24 hours before your appointment, you must listen to the recorded message from Dr. Rosenfeld. Windows Media or Quicktime or call 713-513-7888.
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