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. 1995 Mar 15;152(6):927–932.

Potential for violence causing fear among Canadian doctors who perform abortions.

E LeBourdais
PMCID: PMC1337773  PMID: 7697583

Abstract

The November shooting of a Vancouver physician has caused increased fear among doctors who perform abortions in British Columbia. There is also concern within the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists that the recent violence and ongoing harassment will drive doctors from the abortion field. Some anti-abortion advocates support violence against those who perform abortions but spokespersons for the movement say they represent "fringe" views. One BC anti-abortion coalition now requires people to sign a pledge of nonviolence before participating in its conferences or other events.

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