BPAS Flashcards
1
Q
What services do BPAS provide?
A
- Termination of pregnancy
- STI testing and treatment
- Contraception
- Vasectomy
2
Q
What is BPAS?
A
UK’s largest independent women’s reproductive healthcare charity. Evidence based treatment and not for profit
3
Q
What policies/guidelines should you be aware of?
A
- Abortion Act 1967
- NMC guidelines for professional practice
- Health and Social Care Act
- BPAS clinical policies & procedures
4
Q
How many abortions are performed in Great Britain each year?
A
Greater that 200,000
5
Q
What percentage of women have accessed abortion before the age of 45?
A
1/3
6
Q
What is recommended total time from seeing abortion provider to procedure?
A
Shouldn’t exceed 10 working days
