Towards comprehensive early abortion service delivery in high income countries: insights for improving universal access to abortion in Australia.
Angela J DawsonDeborah BatesonJane EstoestaElizabeth SullivanPublished in: BMC health services research (2016)
Key insights for service delivery in Australia include the: establishment of standards, provision of choice of procedure, improved provider education and training and the expansion of telemedicine for medical abortion. However, to implement such directives leadership is required from Australian medical, nursing, midwifery and pharmacy practitioners, academic faculties and their associated professional associations. In addition, political will is needed to nationally decriminalise abortion and ensure dedicated public provision that is based on comprehensive models tailored for all populations.