Doctor calls for: removing pregnancy abortions from the criminal code!

Doctor calls for: removing pregnancy abortions from the criminal code!

The importance of education on abortions in medical training

The debate about abortions in Germany is in full swing, and the voice of the doctors is becoming increasingly clear. Dr. Alicia Baier, a committed doctor and chairman of Doctors for Choice Germany, has emphasized in a current podcast that the legal regulation of abortions must urgently change. This topic is not only of legal, but also of social and health interest.

as part of the podcast "Ms. Doctor, take over!" Baier discussed with Julia Rotherbl, editor -in -chief of the pharmacies Umschau, about the deeply rooted myths and the urgent need for comprehensive medical training on this important topic. One central point was to find out that abortions in the German Criminal Code are anchored at the same level as murder and homicide. This has not only legal, but also psychological effects on women who have to choose in a difficult situation.

The need for a paradigm shift is underpinned by a study of the Federal Ministry of Health published in April. This study recommends legalizing pregnancy abortions in the first few weeks of pregnancy and taking it out of criminal law. Dr. Baier describes this as a "clear order to the government" to take immediate measures. It expresses concern that the current government shy away from its responsibility and that the topic may no longer be taken up by the next potential government.

Baier also reports on her own experiences as a prospective gynecologist and complains about the lack of training to abortions in medical courses. Despite the high number of dropouts in Germany, which in their frequency almost correspond to the removal of appendix, there was no single seminar on this topic in her six -year studies. Dr. Baier therefore demands that this topic are treated across the board in every medical training. "It is important that future doctors have well -founded knowledge to form their own, informed opinion," she explains.

Another central topic in Baier’s speech are the still widespread myths about abortions. Many of these myths, often propagated by opponents of such interventions, say, for example, that abortions can be broken down high health risks for women and can lead to infertility. Dr. Baier observes that such false information is widespread not only in public, but also among doctors. "It is alarming how little information is paid to evidence -based information," she says, referring to clear international recommendations published by the World Health Organization, Who.

The discussion about abortions therefore not only has legal, but also deeper social and health dimensions. The demand for better medical training and the fight against myths are important steps to support women in difficult life situations and to give them access to safe and responsible medical services.

For more information, interested parties can "Ms. Doctor, take over!" Listen that is available on various platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The shared experiences of women in medicine should help future generations to make stronger and informed decisions.