Information For Medical Practitioners
As healthcare professionals, you possess the power to support individuals in exercising their bodily autonomy when it comes to their reproductive rights.
Your role entails creating a safe and empathetic environment where people can explore and make decisions regarding their reproductive health and assisting them in making a plan to fulfill their needs.
Pro-Choice YQL can support you in accessing education, best practices and patient support. We provide direct referrals to patients to prescribing medical professionals in southern Alberta communities. We are always looking to add additional prescribers to our referral sheet. If you are interested in being a prescribing referral, please contact us at info@prochoiceyql.ca or 587-257-6833.
For further information on prescribing Mifegymiso for self-managed medical abortions, please refer to the prescribing guidelines on how to proceed.
NAF Course Credits
The National Abortion Federation (NAF) offers a comprehensive course that combines self-paced modules with an interactive live session, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience. Topics covered range from medication abortion protocols to patient-centered counseling.
Medical Abortion Prescribing for Physicians and NPs
Physicians and Nurse Practitioners can prescribe Mifegymiso up to 70 days gestation. Note that ultrasounds are no longer necessary for Mifegymiso prescriptions.
Conscientious Objection
Healthcare professionals can decline the dispensing of Mifegymiso based on their moral beliefs. However, they must assist the patient in finding another pharmacist or health professional who can meet their needs within an appropriate timeframe.
