{"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 1","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1848,"description":"Participants\nDr Ciara McCarthy - GP Lead in Women's Health, HSE and Irish College of GPs\nDr Laura Cullen - Director of Women's Health, Irish College of GPs\nDr John Maher - Host\n \nSummary\nThis 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.\n \nIn today’s episode, which is part one, Ciara and Laura discuss the legal and ethical framework of EMA provision in primary care in Ireland, resources available through My Options, the three-visit structure in primary care and what takes place at each step, an overview of medications administered, safety, efficacy and follow-up, and the importance of providing care in a patient-centred manner, including considerations for patients living in more remote locations.\n \nLinks to Core Irish College of GP Resources referenced during episode\n•   QRG: Early Medical Abortion: Top Ten Tips for Non-Providing General Practitioners\n•   QRG: Clinical Support for Termination of Pregnancy in General Practice\n•   Checklist for. GPs preparing to provide a termination of pregnancy service - Appendix 2 of QRG\n•   Digital Blended Learning: Early Medical Abortion\n \nLinks to Other Useful Resources Mentioned\n•  Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018\n•  Irish Medical Council Guide to Professional Conduct & Ethics for Registered Medical Practitioners - 9th Edition 2024\n•  HSE Unplanned Pregnancy Supports (Including My Options)\nDisclaimer\nThe 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.\nThe views and opinions expressed by hosts and...","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}