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Indiana Dr. Caitlin Bernard was fined for public disclosure of the abortion performed on a 10-year-old rape victim, fueling the ongoing discussions surrounding abortion rights.
Dr. Caitlin Bernard – described as a “good doctor” Thursday by the head of the Indiana Medical Licensing Board – was found to have violated state and federal patient privacy laws.
Dr. Caitlin Bernard violated the privacy of her young patient by discussing the girl’s case with a reporter, the state’s medical board ruled.
The state Medical Licensing Board rejected accusations from Indiana’s Republican attorney general that Dr. Caitlin Bernard violated state law by not reporting the child abuse to Indiana authorities.
Dr Caitlin Bernard broke down in tears on Thursday as she learnt she was being allowed to keep her medical license after performing an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim and discussing the case.