Mylissa Farmer Sues Kansas Hospital for Denying Life-Saving Abortion Amid Crisis

Mylissa Farmer is suing the University of Kansas Health System after being denied an abortion despite life-threatening complications. The federal law requires hospitals to provide necessary treatment, which the lawsuit alleges was violated. The case is further complicated by recent changes to abortion laws following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Mylissa Farmer, a woman from Joplin, Missouri, has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Kansas Health System. Farmer claims the hospital denied her an abortion despite severe pregnancy complications that risked her life, leading to a federal investigation.

Federal law mandates that emergency rooms treat and stabilize patients in active labor and facilitate medical transfers if necessary. Farmer's lawsuit asserts that the Kansas hospital failed to adhere to these legal requirements and also violated a state anti-discrimination act.

The incident occurred shortly after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, with Kansas voters rejecting further abortion restrictions. According to the suit, Farmer's pregnancy complications were not addressed appropriately, causing her to seek emergency care out of state. The lawsuit criticizes the hospital for abandoning her in a critical condition, resulting in prolonged suffering and severe emotional and financial impacts.

(With inputs from agencies.)