The viewpoint examines how the Supreme Court decision may affect patient and physician legal actions.
Analysis of the Supreme Court case Medina v Planned Parenthood South Atlantic
Discussion on the implications for patient and physician rights
Review of existing literature on access to justice
The Supreme Court ruling may limit patients' and physicians' ability to seek justice.
Increased barriers to legal recourse for individuals involved in healthcare disputes.
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses the importance of patient and physician lawsuits and how the 2025 US Supreme Court decision Medina v Planned Parenthood South Atlantic may impede access to justice.