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Southern Taskgroup on Abortion & Reproductive Topics. Irish Doctors committed to helping women with wanted, crisis or unwanted pregnancy.
@RTE_PrimeTime @rte @HSELive @roinnslainte @ICGPnews @GPBuddy @IMT_latest @irishmednews @med_indonews @DonnellyStephen @AbortionSupport @Abortion_Rights Statement from over 400 providing GPs in Ireland.

Savita Halappanavar. 9 Sept 1981 - 28 Oct 2012. Another woman failed by the State. Her legacy must be honoured when legislation is reviewed. #neveragain

#STARTAGM after lunch session attendees compiling a SWOT analysis of TOP care provision. consistent message today is much remains to be done. Role for @NWIHP @roinnslainte to provide governance, resourcing, ownership. @Startdoctors
Our second panel. TOP after 12 weeks. @keelinodonoghue @drjendonnelly @powerstace @DrAineMurphy1 @NWIHP @Startdoctors #startagm

Wish list for providers? MVP as an option. Removing 3 day delay. More support from colleagues within hospitals. Medical undergraduate teaching. The option to continue completion of TOP over 12 weeks. @Startdoctors #startagm
Hearing that staff Conscientious Objection is waning as staff see the human stories behind TOP. @HSELive @ICGPnews #startagm
AGM 2022. October 1st Gibson, Dublin. to register.. eventbrite.ie/e/start-confer…

Abortion laws not based on scientific evidence harm health care workers. @Startdoctors stands with abortion care providers in the United States and call on Governments to defend access to safe and quality abortion care: figo.org/us-supreme-cou… #RoeVsWade
3rd year anniversary of Repeal. Much left to do. Increase community provision. All Womens Hospitals to provide, including surgical / MVA options. Free contraception. End mandatory delay. @ICGPnews @RCPI_ObsGyn @HSELive @gpbuddy @freesafelegal
GP providers of EMA remain open / accessible to women. Ring My Options 1800 828 010 & ask for a local provider. All care / medications are free. Impartial. Non judgemental. Accessible. Covid precautions will apply / virtual consultation may be possible. @freesafelegal @HSELive
My Options is open for Clinical advice 24/7. However, referrals to providers was not being giving out until 29/12. We have arranged that Nurses WILL give out contact detail to one of our GPs BEFORE 29th. A consultation (even virtually) can be offered. Call if concerned. Please RT

Working in the shadows, under the spotlight – Reflections on lessons learnt in the Republic of Ireland after the first 18 months of more liberal Abortion Care contraceptionjournal.org/article/S0010-…
Remember, providers to notify MOH within 28 days of providing TOP service to a woman. @Startdoctors @ICGPnews @HSE_HR @roinnslainte @MPSdoctorsIRE @MedisecIreland

As he moves from Health, @Startdoctors would like to thank @SimonHarrisTD for his stewardship of Repeal the 8th -from policy to implementation. A powerful legacy. #safefreelocal Enjoy the next challenge,Minister. But enjoy the summer too....
@Startdoctors @SimonHarrisTD @HSELive @roinnslainte @Abortion_Rights @AbortionSupport @freesafelegal @gpbuddy Busier than average month. GP is OPEN. Contact myoption on 1800 828 010 to locate an abortion care provider. #freesafelocal

2 years ago... We've come a long way since then. To anyone who might need our help- 1800 828 010 - GPs are open and providing care. Likewise our Womens Hospitals. #safefreelegal @SimonHarrisTD @ICGPnews @Startdoctors @gpbuddy @HSELive @INMO_IRL @RCPI_ObsGyn @trishmhorgan
