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A doctor speaks out on abortion, and pays a price

Caitlin Bernard, who provided an abortion to a 10-year-old, says doctors shouldn’t be silent. But she finds herself at the centre of a clash shaking the US medical community

Dr Caitlin Bernard gained national attention in the US for providing abortion care to a 10-year-old rape victim. Photograph: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/New York Times
Dr Caitlin Bernard gained national attention in the US for providing abortion care to a 10-year-old rape victim. Photograph: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/New York Times
Sheryl Gay Stolberg
Ava Sasani
Dana Goldstein
Mon Aug 01 2022 - 12:40 • 9 MIN READ