Impossible Choices

ENDORSEMENTS

“Impossible Choices is a sharp and compelling exploration of the human cost for both patients and doctors of politically-driven medical care. A deeply necessary read.”
—Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD; author of When We Do Harm

“In a post-Roe world, it’s more important than ever to hear directly from physicians about how their work, and their patients’ lives, are being affected. Impossible Choices is for anyone who wants to better understand how laws shape the most complex moments in reproductive health care.”
—Nicole Karlis, award-winning staff writer at Salon; author of Your Brain on Altruism

“In this invaluable book, David Hackney gives lay-readers a highly readable account of the many ways a pregnancy can go wrong and how the Dobbs decision has created unacceptable conditions for physicians and patients alike.”
—Carole Joffe, coauthor of After Dobbs

“A heartfelt and compelling read for anyone wanting to understand the diverse challenges and devastating consequences of restricting reproductive rights.”
—Jay Baruch, MD; author of Tornado of Life

“Hackney expertly guides the reader through the challenging terrain of high-risk pregnancy, deftly navigating the medical, political, and emotional aspects of obstetrical care and abortion. A great read.”
—Mikkael A. Sekeres, MD, MS; author of When Blood Breaks Down and Drugs and the FDA

“As an experienced provider, Hackney explores how the Dobbs Supreme Court decision has changed care for patients. His is an important voice, anchored in science and actual clinical practice, offering a clear-eyed view of what it’s like to do this crucial and emotional work today.”
—Chavi Eve Karkowsky, MD; author of High Risk

“Hackney provides a critical perspective on high-risk pregnancy in the post-Roe era, offering singular insight into the intersection of medicine, law, and bodily autonomy.”
—Merle Hoffman, author of Choices; Founder and President of Choices Women’s Medical Center, Inc.™