Ireland – Pro-life group criticises temporary change to abortion services

Pro-life group criticises temporary change to abortion services
The previous model of care allowed for two visits to a GP, but now these visits will be remote consultations

Wednesday, 8 Apr 2020
By Ailbhe Conneely, Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent

Campaigners against abortion have criticised the Minister for Health for issuing new service guidelines due to the Covid-19 emergency.

Currently, services for termination in early pregnancy require a medical practitioner to examine a pregnant woman before coming to the reasonable opinion that her pregnancy has not exceeded 12 weeks.

Continued: https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0408/1129326-interim-model-sees-abortion-care-take-place-remotely/