13S128: The Impact of Reproductive Health Legislation on Clinical Rheumatology: Practical Guidance

Sunday, November 13, 2022

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern Time

Location: Terrace Ballroom IV

CE: 1

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for faculty have been mitigated.

Moderator(s)

Ashira Blazer, MD

Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY, United States

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Bonnie Bermas, MD

UTSouthwestern.edu
Dallas, TX, United States

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

In this session, we will discuss the significant impact of the recent restriction on abortion rights on rheumatology practice. Topics covered will include case-based examples of the critical importance of informed decision-making when prescribing teratogenic medications, contraception counseling, and legal issues.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss teratogenicity of medications with patients
Discuss safety and effectiveness of contraceptive options
Awareness of potential legal issues
Familiarity of tools and resources in this area

Presentations:

10:30 AM – 10:40 AM Eastern Time

Teratogens and Clinical Rheumatology
Speaker: Cuoghi Edens, MD, FAAP – University of Chicago
10:40 AM – 10:50 AM Eastern Time

Safe & Effective Contraception in Rheumatic Diseases
Speaker: Mehret Birru Talabi, MD, PhD – University of Pittsburgh
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM Eastern Time

Practical Guide to Discussing Contraception & Family Planning
Speaker: Megan E. Clowse, MD, MPH – Duke University
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Eastern Time

Assessing the Legal Landscape
Virtual Speaker: Greer Donley, JD – University of Pittsburgh Law School
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM Eastern Time

Q&A Panel