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Patricia Schroeder: “I think the gentleman is absolutely correct. They are saying that there is a life exception, but it is very cosmetic…”

On the recordMarch 27, 1996
I think the gentleman is absolutely correct. They are saying that there is a life exception, but it is very cosmetic because the way I read the bill, it is that the doctor would have to prove there was no other medical procedure that would suffice, and maybe there is another medical procedure but it would not be as good for her outcome.
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Patricia Schroeder
Colorado

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Discussing the implications of a bill related to medical procedures and life exceptions.

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