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Public concerned over safety of DIY abortion.
An independent poll, commissioned by SPUC and conducted by Savanta ComRes, found that more than 90% of the general public in Scotland are concerned about safety, quality and legal issues related to the provision of DIY abortion. Some 93% believe that it is important for checks to be "put in place to ensure women being certified for... Continue Reading →
Poll majority agree: 📢It is concerning that callers giving false information can easily obtain abortion drugs (91%). 📢Staff at abortion providers need to ensure they collect correct medical and personal information to certify a woman for a home abortion (92%). 📢Important that checks are put in place to ensure women meet the legal criteria (93%).
Savanta ComRes poll.
Is the rate of abortion complications falling?
Official government data shows that each year, over 300 women suffer complications from abortion. Statistics from the Department of Health and Social Care for the last five years, shows that each year, 313 women who have an abortion in England and Wales, suffer from complications requiring hospital treatment, including haemorrhage, sepsis, and uterine perforations. This... Continue Reading →
My 2013 MPH dissertation is online at PLOS ONE: "Reach and Cost-Effectiveness of the PrePex Device for Safe Male Circumcision in Uganda".
MPH Dissertation.
RSOP12: Information for Women.
In the UK, providers of abortion services must comply with the Required Standard Operating Procedures (“the RSOPs”) set out in this document issued by the Department of Health and Social Care. RSOP12 details the information which must be provided to the woman, and how: Women must be given impartial, accurate and evidence-based information (verbal and written)... Continue Reading →
