GPs' worries over abortion service - The Guardian 7th December 2007

Your sub-heading gives the impression the BMA is concerned about the levels of care available in GP surgeries (Abortions at GP surgeries under consideration: BMA voices concern over levels of care, December 5). Our concern is related only to GP surgeries not being equipped to deal with abortion provision. GPs work hard to provide top-quality care and this is reflected in the range of evidence-based clinical interventions they provide for patients with illnesses such as asthma, diabetes and other long-term conditions. GPs have never provided abortion services and without seeing the details of what the government is proposing, the BMA is concerned about whether GPs can provide the right level of care for this specific service. Several issues would need to be considered, including counselling, privacy, aftercare and access to emergency services in the event of complications.

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