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Wisconsin Medical Society Statement on Dobbs Decision - Milwaukee Community Journal

The following statement regarding today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization can be attributed to Wisconsin Medical Society President Wendy Molaska, MD: “Today’s decision raises concerns that could result in significant interference with the physician- patient relationship – the sanctity of which is the bedrock of our healthcare system. Defaulting to […]

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