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Chapter 35 - Abortion Training and Integration in Ireland

from Section IV - Reproductive Health Services & Abortion Training: Global Examples

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 July 2021

By
Mary Higgins ,
Cliona Murphy  and
Maeve Eogan
Edited by
Uta Landy ,
Philip D Darney  and
Jody Steinauer
Uta Landy
Affiliation:
University of California, San Francisco
Philip D Darney
Affiliation:
University of California, San Francisco
Jody Steinauer
Affiliation:
University of California, San Francisco
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Summary

In May 2018, a referendum in the Republic of Ireland resulted in a two-thirds majority supporting more liberal provision of abortion care. Just over seven months later, women could avail of abortion care that was “free, safe and legal”. The development & integration of this service, the education of care providers and the challenge of interpretation of the legal framework in context of care provision has been challenging but achievable. This chapter reviews the current provision of abortion care in the Republic of Ireland. Educational programmes are described and ongoing challenges are discussed. Acknowledgement is given to colleagues internationally who generously gave their time to inform, educate and provide advice.

Keywords

Abortion CareRepublic of IrelandIntegration of ServiceEducation of Care ProvidersEducational Programs
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Advancing Women's Health Through Medical Education
A Systems Approach in Family Planning and Abortion
 , pp. 344 - 353
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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