A 1997 law titled the Woman's Right to Know Act was challenged by abortion clinics and a physician. The law specifies more requirements related to the informed consent that must be obtained from patients seeking abortions. A trial court and the 4th District Court of Appeal both concluded the law violates the privacy rights of patients by making it harder to obtain an abortion. They also concluded the law violates the due process rights of physicians by its vagueness, which makes it difficult for doctors to know exactly what is required. The state appealed the decision to the Florida Supreme Court. An amicus supporting the state was filed by the Christian Medical Association and the Catholic Medical Association. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Florida Association of Planned Parenthood Affiliates filed briefs in support of the abortion clinics and doctor.