Serious Inquiries Only SIO480: Abortion Legislation Gets Embryonic Terminology and Facts All Wrong
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May 1, 2025 Dr. Nathan Thompson, an anatomy professor and biomechanist, teams up with Rachel Feltman, an aspiring OB/GYN, to dissect misleading anatomical language in abortion legislation. They showcase surprising statistics from their published study, revealing pain claims and embryo development descriptions often lack accuracy. Their research illuminates how emotional framing shapes public perception. Rachel shares insights on the gaps in medical training regarding abortion, emphasizing the need for accurate science communication in healthcare.
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Research Started As A Master's Thesis
- Rachel conducted this research as her master's thesis during medical school.
- She matched into OB-GYN residency and used the project to explore abortion legislation impacts.
Legislative Findings Drive Medical Claims
- Many abortion bills include anatomical findings in legislative sections to justify restrictions.
- These statements can be standardized and evaluated for medical accuracy by experts.
Narrowing To Testable Claims
- They collected 56 passed laws from 23 states with 155 initial statements.
- Those were reduced to 57 testable anatomical/embryological claims for expert review.