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Expanding access to abortion pills seems like a no-brainer, but is it?

Jul 31, 202320 minSeason 4Ep. 186
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It’s becoming much easier to access the abortion pill MS-2 Step (RU486 overseas.) All doctors and some senior nurses will be able to prescribe it, and from today, all pharmacies will be able to stock it. But gynaecologists and obstetricians are sounding the alarm, saying there isn’t enough infrastructure in place to expand access this much.

In this episode of the Briefing, we speak with Dr Gino Pecoraro, President National Association Specialist Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ president Nicole Higgins.

Expanding access to abortion pills seems like a no- brainer, but is it?

 

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