Three doctors at a hospital in Pszczyna have been convicted of negligence in the case of a 30-year-old patient who died of septic shock after waiting too long to decide on an abortion. She was hospitalized with severe pregnancy problems at 22 weeks. Her death sparked protests across Poland, where abortion laws are extremely strict. The number of legal abortions is very low, in contrast to the support provided by abortion access organizations.
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O femeie a murit pentru că nu i s-a făcut avort. Trei medici, trimiși la închisoare
Trei medici din Polonia, condamnaÈ"i la închisoare după moartea unei femei care avea nevoie de avort
Trei medici au fost condamnați la închisoare în Polonia, după moartea unei paciente care necesita un avort
Trei medici polonezi condamnaţi la închisoare, după moartea unei paciente ce necesita un avort / "Nu au făcut practic nimic pentru a salva viaţa Izabelei"
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