law, according to guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services.
"EMTALA does not just protect the right to abortion in life-threatening situations — it also includes matters where the patient's life may not be at risk but their health is, officials said. By law, they said, doctors do not have to wait for a medical issue to become potentially deadly before acting. This clarification is crucial for medical professionals across the country, many of whom have expressed concern that performing abortions may put them at serious legal risk, particularly in states where the procedure is only permitted in life-threatening situations."
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/juliareinstein/abortion-federal-law-life-threatening