AAPLOG’s Undercover Investigation Reveals Shocking Lack of Oversight of Online Abortion Pill Access
An undercover review by a board-certified OB-GYN and AAPLOG CEO Dr. Christina Francis exposes the lack of patient safety, informed consent, and medical oversight in the mail-order abortion pill industry.
What happens when abortion drugs are distributed online without direct medical supervision? In this investigation, a board-certified OB-GYN Dr. Christina Francis went undercover to examine how abortion pills are obtained through online platforms. What she found was alarming, showing that the current system that was tested, AidAccess, did not adequately protect patients, screen for medical risks, or ensure informed consent.
This investigation examined the intake and ordering process used by the online abortion pill provider, AidAcess. Dr. Christina Francis posed as a 13-year-old who was uncertain about her pregnancy status and reported high-risk medical conditions and history, such as multiple cesarean sections, anemia, blood thinners, and IUD. Dr. Francis tested whether platforms:
Verify Identity or Age
Confirm Pregnancy or Gestational Age
Require Interaction with a Medical Professional
Screen for Contraindications or Health Risks
Provide Meaningful Informed Consent
Were You Harmed By Abortion Drugs?
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