Safe abortion : technical and policy guidance for health systems / World Health Organization.

Date:
2003
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Description

This technical and policy guidance publication is the outcome of a Technical Consultation, of an extensive review of evidence, and of additional review by experts from around the world in the fields of medicine, social science, law, ethics, provision of services and information, and health policy. It should be of use to a wide range of health professionals, and others, inside and outside governments, who are working to reduct maternal mortality and morbidity. It provides a comprehensive overview of the many actions that can be taken to ensure access to good quality abortion services as allowed by law.

Publication/Creation

Geneva : World Health Organization, 2003.

Physical description

106 pages ; 22 cm

Notes

Copy 1. Donor: FPA, formerly the Family Planning Association.

Contents

Ch. 1. Safe abortion services: the public health challenge -- Ch. 2. Clinical care for women undergoing abortion -- Ch. 3. Putting services in place -- Ch. 4. Legal and policy considerations -- Annex 1. Further reading and resources -- Annex 2. International consensus documents in relation to safe abortion -- Annex 3. Instruments and supplies for manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) -- Annex 4. Contraception following abortion.

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN

  • 9241590343
  • 9789241590341