Abortion Care

Question 1

how is a medical abortion performed?

Answer 1

• mifepristone p.o. (200mg) stat (taken in clinic
• 24-48hrs later misoprostol (800mcg) vaginal/sublingual/buccal
• misoprostol can be repeated every three hours

offer home medical abortion up to 10 weeks

Question 2

what does conscientious objection to abortion include?

Answer 2

• limited to medical staff participating in the abortion procedure.
• right to opt out of providing abortion care on an individual level
• obligation to ensure that the person is still able to access that care

Question 3

what does conscientious objection to abortion not include?

Answer 3

• Medical or nursing care provided to someone currently undergoing abortion treatment
• Care a pregnant person requires who is considering abortion