In this episode of Talking O&G: A RANZCOG Podcast, hosts Dr Nisha Khot and Dr Heather Waterfall speak to Professor Kirsten Black and Dr Catriona Melville about RANZCOGâs Clinical Guideline for Abortion Care.
This guideline is the first binational evidence-based clinical practice guideline on abortion care for Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Both Prof Black and Dr Melville are sexual reproductive health experts who contributed to its development. They discuss key evidence-based recommendations including pre-abortion considerations, telehealth provision, STI screening, medical and surgical techniques, and providing contraception following an abortion.
They also highlight the importance of providing individualised, person-centred care which promotes equity and cultural safety, as well as considerations for those in rural or remote areas. They encourage clinicians to engage in further training opportunities in abortion care where possible, emphasising that equitable abortion access is an essential part of healthcare provision.
đ Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Clinical Guideline for Abortion Care - RANZCOG
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Advanced Training Pathway (ATP)
- Effectiveness, safety and acceptability of noâtest medical abortion (termination of pregnancy) provided via telemedicine: a national cohort study
- Telemedicine medical abortion at home under 12 weeksâ gestation: a prospective observational cohort study during the COVID-19 pandemicÂ
đ RANZCOG members can submit CPD at: https://shorturl.at/iq733
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RANZCOG acknowledges the need for more inclusive terminology for gender diversity.Â
In this podcast we aim to use inclusive language, and any use of the term âwomenâ should be interpreted to include all people requiring gynaecological and obstetric care. Â
The views expressed are those of the speakers and may not reflect the official position of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).
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