Resources

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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Practice Management
Reporting
Reporting Abortion Complications Manual
Michigan
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
This manual offers detailed state-level guidance for Michigan healthcare providers regarding reproductive health regulations and compliance.
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Licensure
Texas Medical Board: Medical Records
Texas
Texas Medical Board
Review this Texas Medical Board document for regulations and standards related to abortion care and physician licensure requirements within Texas.
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Medication Abortion
Provision of Medications for Self-Managed Abortion Before and After the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization Decision
National
Journal of the American Medical Association
This JAMA article examines the provision patterns of medications for self-managed abortion prior to and 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 reviews the legal liability and risks related to abortion miscoding for physicians and hospital systems post-Dobbs.
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Privacy
HIPAA Privacy Rule and Disclosures of Information Relating to Reproductive Health Care
National
HHS
This official HHS guidance clarifies HIPAA privacy protections specifically concerning reproductive health information.
Practice Management
Facts Are Important: Abortion and Perinatal Palliative Care
National
ACOG
On this webpage, ACOG discusses the intersection of abortion care and perinatal palliative care.
Practice Management
Facts Are Important: Identifying and Combating Abortion Myths and Misinformation
National
ACOG
ACOG provides strategies and information to help physicians identify and respond to common abortion myths and misinformation.
Practice Management
Facts Are Important: Medication Abortion "Reversal" Is Not Supported by Science
National
ACOG
This ACOG page provides clarification on medication abortion and highlights research showing a lack of evidence for medication abortion “reversal.”
Practice Management
Facts Are Important: Understanding and Navigating Viability
National
ACOG
This ACOG resource discusses fetal viability and its implications for abortion care and counseling.
Practice Management
Talking About Abortion: Core Messages

National
ACOG
ACOG provides key messaging tools for advocates and clinicians to communicate effectively about abortion as an essential healthcare service.