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Article: Contraceptive emergency: Catholic hospitals overwhelmingly refuse to provide EC.(emergency contraception)
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- Conscience
- Article date:
- June 22, 2003
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AT LEAST FIVE MILLION TIMES this year, (1) American women will need emergency contraception (EC) to reduce the chance of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. Whether because of a broken condom, an unplanned moment of passion or the tragedy of rape, women frequently need a second chance to prevent pregnancy. Some research indicates that EC prevents pregnancy more effectively the sooner it is taken after unprotected intercourse. (2) Because women might not get prompt appointments at other medical facilities, and EC is not yet available over the counter in most states, hospital emergency rooms play a key role in providing EC.
Americans using emergency rooms ...