Lecture 13 Abortion

Question 1

What is the cut off date for abortion in Scotland

Answer 1

> 20 weeks

Question 2

What does a medical abortion entail?

Answer 2

1. Mifepristone p.o. (200mg) stat (taken in clinic)
2. 24-48 hours later misoprostol (800 mcg) vaginal/sublingual/buccal
3. Misoprostol can be repeated every 3 hours

Question 3

Name 3 methods of surgical abortions

Answer 3

• Dilatation and Evacuation
• Suction abortion
• Manual vacuumaspiration

Question 4

Describe the UK 1967 Abortion Act

Answer 4

1. Two doctors must certify in good faith that at least one of five clauses apply to the woman requesting an abortion
2. Agree on one clause
3. Must have an insight or understanding on the woman’s individual circumstances
4. Unique process across all of medicine in Britain
5. Covers Scotland, England and Wales