TOP Flashcards
1
Q
legal requirements?
A
- can be done up to 24weeks
- 2 medical practitioners must sign & agree that abortion is indicated
2
Q
what are the clauses under which abortion is deemed legal?
A
- continuing the pregnancy would pose greater harm to mother’s life/ physical/ mental health or to that of any pre-existing kids, than ending it
- risk of child being born severely handicapped
- termination necessary to prevent grave permanent injury to mother’s health
3
Q
TOP options?
A
- Medical
- mifepristone + misoprostol 2 days later
- Surgical
- up to 15 weeks: cervical dilatation and suction of contents
- 15-24weeks: cervical dilatation and evacuation w forceps
4
Q
complications?
A
- bleeding
- infection
- pain
- failure of abortion
- damage to local structures
