abortion

Question 1

medical aboprtoin

Answer 1

mifepristone in clinic

24-48hrs laterl misoprotstol

Question 2

conscientious objection

Answer 2

limited to staff participating in abortion procedure
right to opt out providing abortion care on individual level
obligation to ensure woman is still able to access care

Question 3

conscientious objection does not include

Answer 3

medical/nursing care provided to woman currently undergoing abortion
care of woman considering abortion

Question 4

1967 abortion act

Answer 4

2 doctors must certify that 1 of 5 clauses apply
agree on the clause
insight/understanding on woman’s individual circumstances

Question 5

clauses of 1967 abortion act

Answer 5

• continuation of pregnancy greater risk to life of woman
• necessary to prevent physical/mental harm to woman
• not exceed 24wk
• past 24wk but continuation greater risk to existing children
• risk if baby was born it would be seriously handicapped