Indiana Medical Licensing Board Issues Reprimand and $3,000 Fine to Indianapolis OB-GYN for Discussing 10-Year-Old Rape Victim’s Abortion with a Reporter

Indiana’s medical licensing board has issued a reprimand and a $3,000 fine to an Indianapolis OB-GYN who provided an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio.

The decision came after a lengthy meeting of the Indiana Medical Licensing Board, which stemmed from a complaint filed by Attorney General Todd Rokita. The board found that Dr. Caitlin Bernard violated state privacy laws when she discussed the 10-year-old’s case with a reporter for the Indianapolis Star.

The board concluded that Dr. Bernard had violated patient privacy laws when she discussed the procedure with a reporter. In lieu of suspending her license, the board chose to fine her $3,000 and issue her a letter of reprimand.

The case drew national attention last year when Dr. Bernard told a reporter that the 10-year-old rape victim had sought her out for care due to the extreme anti-abortion laws in the girl’s home state.

The board’s decision has been met with mixed reactions from the public. Some have argued that the board’s decision was too lenient, while others have praised the board for taking the case seriously and issuing a reprimand.

The board’s decision serves as a reminder that patient privacy must be respected and that medical professionals must adhere to the laws and regulations of their respective states.