Indiana doctor won’t lose license after speaking out about child rape victim who had abortion, board rules

Medical board rules Dr Caitlin Bernard can continue practicing after speaking out about 10-year-old who traveled for abortion

The Indiana state medical board has ruled that it will allow Dr Caitlin Bernard to continue practicing in Indiana after she spoke out about a 10-year-old rape victim who travel to Indiana for abortion care due to restrictions in the girl’s own state of Ohio.

The doctor will not lose her license, although the seven-person board ruled that Bernard violated patient privacy laws in discussing the 10-year-old’s case with media. Bernard was not found to have violated reporting requirements around child abuse in the case – another charge against her.