Chairman Cassidy Grills Doctor on Prescribing Abortion Pills at 20 Weeks Without an Exam

In this crucial exchange from the Senate Health Committee hearing on medication abortion, Chairman Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), a physician himself, directly questions Dr. Nisha Verma, an OB-GYN, on the safety limits of prescribing abortion pills.

The Chairman asks if she would prescribe mifepristone—a drug FDA-approved only up to 10 weeks of pregnancy—to a woman at 20 weeks gestation, without an in-person examination. Dr. Verma's hesitant response is immediately followed by testimony from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, who reveals documented cases where women at 20 weeks received abortion pills by mail with no medical supervision, leading to severe complications.

This raw 5-minute segment cuts to the heart of the debate: medical safety versus expanded access. It highlights the clash between standard clinical protocols—like ultrasound dating and screening for ectopic pregnancy—and the push for no-test, telehealth abortion models.

🔍 Key Moments:

0:10 – Chairman Cassidy, a doctor, challenges the witness on FDA limits.

0:45 – Dr. Verma’s evasive answer opens the door to shocking testimony.

1:30 – AG Murrill reveals real cases of women at 20 weeks receiving pills by mail.

3:15 – The discussion on whether "no human contact" meets the standard of care.

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