With the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs, many doctors are now facing the high risk of civil and criminal liabilities at the state level for matters concerning reproductive health. In this respect, Dobbs is a game changer in the area of obstetric malpractice in that it opens the door for new theories of liability and may impede on doctors’ autonomy in making the best and sometimes life saving decisions for their patients. Join us as we discuss the reality and implications of this groundbreaking decision.

• Understanding how Dobbs, in addition to opening to criminal prosecutions in some states, may also lead to civil liabilities for doctors and hospitals
• Identifying new state standards for at risk birthing mothers and infants
• Illustrating how Dobbs may lead to state authorities interfering with the practice of reproductive and obstetric medicine
• Examining certain state that have initiated legislation in reaction to Dobbs:
• Texas
• California
• New York
• Florida
• Analyzing the consequences of Dobbs with respect to training of new doctors and other medical professionals