Gynaecologists and abortion in Northern Ireland.

C Francome
Author Information
  1. C Francome: Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London.

Abstract

The evidence from gynaecologists in Northern Ireland shows confusion in interpretation and practice of abortion law, with some women even being denied abortion after rape. Over two-thirds of gynaecologists supported a change in the law which would leave the abortion decision to the woman and her doctor, but less than half wanted the introduction of the British law.

Keywords

MeSH Term

Abortion, Legal
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Female
Gynecology
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Middle Aged
Northern Ireland
Pregnancy
Religion and Medicine

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