In re Petition for Declaratory Statement of Dr. Applegate (Florida)
This administrative petition was filed on behalf of a Florida physician who is seeking clarification from the state’s Board of Medicine regarding the provision of abortion care. Specifically, the physician is seeking a declaratory statement that he may provide abortion care through six weeks and six days of pregnancy without being subject to professional discipline from the Board. Anti-abortion regulations are confusing by design and often have the effect of chilling lawful care. This petition seeks to clarify some of that confusion and allow Dr. Applegate to provide abortion care to the full extent of the law.
Petitioner:
Dr. Jerry Applegate
Co-counsel:
Erica Mallon
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