{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The GP Podcast","title":"Early Medical Abortion (EMA) in Primary Care - Part 2","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2086,"description":"ParticipantsDr Ciara McCarthy - GP Lead in Women's Health, HSE and Irish College of GPsDr Laura Cullen - Director of Women's Health, Irish College of GPsDr John Maher - Host SummaryThis two-part conversation reviews the provision of Early Medical Abortion (EMA) in primary care Ireland, based on the Irish College of GPs Quick Reference Guide \"Early Medical Abortion: Top Ten Tips for Non-Providing General Practitioners\" which is available on the College website.  We will refer to this QRG throughout our conversation. In today’s episode, which is part two, Ciara and Laura continue their discussion, covering topics including:the notification aspect of the legislation in Ireland;management of complications, including in the Out of Hours setting;an approach to the patient expressing ambivalence;contraception considerations;training offered by the Irish College of GPs to support GPs who wish to provide an EMA service;practice considerations and tips for setting up an EMA service.Links to Core Irish College of GP Resources referenced during episode•     QRG: Early Medical Abortion: Top Ten Tips for Non-Providing General Practitioners•     QRG: Clinical Support for Termination of Pregnancy in General Practice•     Checklist for. GPs preparing to provide a termination of pregnancy service - Appendix 2 of QRG•     Digital Blended Learning: Early Medical Abortion Links to Other Useful Resources Mentioned•     Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018•     Irish Medical Council Guide to Professional Conduct & Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners - 9th Edition 2024•     HSE Unplanned Pregnancy Supports (Including My Options)DisclaimerThe information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it replace independent clinical judgment or consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/y2EoxHzUIjVYJ3OYuZDyKEUt5A0vOFWgd_rZpd9a_No/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMDYx/ZTU3NGE1OGUzMmQ2/YWYxYzU5NTZiMmY1/Njc2YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}