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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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.
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.
Legal Issues
Licensure
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission
National
IMLCC
This information release examines if the Dobbs decision will impact care provided under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC).
Legal Issues
Counseling & Referral, Medical Emergencies
Providing Abortion Care to Patients Who Travel Across State Lines: New Legal Risks Ahead
National
Regulatory Assistance for Abortion Providers
This document provides an in-depth analysis of legal and operational challenges faced by reproductive healthcare providers post-Dobbs, highlighting potential risks for physicians who see patients who travel from out of state.
Legal Issues
Privacy
HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy: AMA Drafted Summary of Regulatory Changes in Final Rule
National
AMA
This summary document examines key regulatory changes affecting the dissemination of reproductive health information and patient privacy.
Legal Issues
Interactive Map: US Abortion Policies and Access After Roe
National
Guttmacher
Explore this interactive map for a database of state reproductive health policies, including abortion restrictions and protections.
Legal Issues
Jack Resneck, Jr., MD, Former AMA President’s Testimony to U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce.
National
AMA
This AMA statement to a U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee details the organization’s position on abortion and reproductive health during a 2022 congressional hearing.
Legal Issues
Joint Principles for Protecting the Patient-Physician Relationship
National
AAFP, AAP, ACOG, ACP
This document from AAFP, AAP, ACOG, and ACP addresses the impact of legislative interference on physicians' ability to provide reproductive care and announces principles to improve access to care.