Impact on Society There has been speculation that there would be a rise in abortions as a result of the abortion pill. However there are still questions about how many doctors will add this service to their practices.
Many doctors are reluctant because of the recent attacks on doctors who provide abortions.
He was put under armed guard at the hospital after the attack. This is the second time Romalis has been harmed because he offers abortion services. Six years ago he was shot while eating breakfast in his home. Another Vancouver, BC gynecologist, Dr. Ellen Wiebe announced that she was going to start clinical trials of mifepristone. She received threatening phone messages.