Termination of pregnancy Flashcards
How many doctors are required to sign the HSA1 form
what is the indication
2
elective TOP
How many doctors are required to sign the HSA2 form
what is the indication
1
emergency abortion
which form should be signed and sent within 7 days after an abortion
HSA4
what is the gestational limit for an abortion
24 weeks
20 weeks in Scotland
what is the gestational limit for abortion if the child born would be severely handicapped
no gestational limit
what is conscientious objection and when is it not applicable
Dr has the right to opt out of certain procedures due to personal belief
not applicable if: emergency, prevents access to care, paperwork
what are methods of terminating a pregnancy
medical
surgical
what are the dates for early MTOP
0-9 weeks
what are the dates for late MTOP
9-12 weeks
what are the dates for mid-trimester MTOP
12-24 weeks
what is EMAH and who is it for
early medical abortion at home
<10 weeks gestation
how is EMAH carried out
PO mifepristone administered at hospital premises
PV misoprostal can be administered at home
when can EMAH not be used
live far away
under 16 years old
high risk of complications
what are the 2 stages to MTOP
PO mifepristone
PV/SL misoprostal 24-48 hours later
what kind of drug is mifepristone
anti-progesterone