‘The Pitt’ Showed What Abortion Pill Access Should Look Like

HBO’s The Pitt packs a thoracotomy, lateral canthotomy, and pericardiocentesis all into one, incredibly unlikely ER shift—but the most unrealistic part is the ease of abortion medication access. While the show portrays a young physician navigating clinical, legal, and emotional hurdles to provide care, the truth is that most U.S. emergency departments don’t offer abortion services at all. This editorial unpacks where The Pitt gets it right, where it misses the mark, and why fictional portrayals matter when real patients show up expecting care—read more on Autonomy News.