GPs are not equipped to cope with what’s proposed on abortion, writes Dr Máire Neasta Nic Gearailt. This IMT poll suggested that 75% of Irish doctors agree with the Government’s proposed 12-week abortion regime. Nor has there been any consultation with doctors about the impact of the proposed abortion legislation. Under the Government’s proposed legislation, GPs would be required to prescribe and administer abortion pills to any woman up to 12 weeks pregnant, without seeking a reason for the abortion. We are deeply worried about the proposed law, and that is why this doctor, for one, will be voting against the referendum.

Source: Irish Examiner February 13, 2018 00:00 UTC