HALIFAX—Women considering an abortion in Nova Scotia will soon be able to call a toll-free number to access information, arrange testing and set up an appointment. The phone line will eliminate the need for a doctor’s referral to obtain the time-sensitive procedure. The Nova Scotia Health Authority says the phone line will be staffed by a clerk or nurse from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. The health authority says the clerk or nurse will be able to answer questions about the options available. Women will be able to make an appointment with a community-based physician for an abortion using pills, or schedule a surgical abortion at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.

Source: thestar February 01, 2018 22:07 UTC