Ohio Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Abortion Records Case
The original lawsuit claims that the clinic performed an unlawful abortion on the minor and failed to obtain the required parental consent or report suspected child abuse, and that the teenager did not give informed consent, reports the Cincinnati Enquirer. Authorities investigated, but found absolutely no wrong-doing by the Planned Parenthood clinic.
"I'm very pleased the court recognized the importance of privacy and confidentiality of medical records, especially as it relates to patients not involved in pending legal actions," said Becki Brenner, CEO and president of Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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