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Continuing Professional Development
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Event Location
301 Hampshire Road
SUNSHINE VIC 3020
Australia
Women's Health West, the Royal Women's Hospital, and North Western Melbourne PHN invite you to attend this Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTOP) information evening.
MTOP is the preferred method of termination of nearly 50% of women worldwide who experience unwanted pregnancy. The procedure is as simple and safe as a surgical termination. However, despite the legal status of abortion in Victoria there remains limited access to MTOP.
This session will include:
An overview of training requirements for providing Medical Termination of Pregnancy
An update on MTOP procedures, practice experiences, and support and referral pathways for GPs who provide MTOP
Speakers:
Dr Paddy Moore | Clinical Head, Choices Clinic – Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne
Julie Keys | Team Leader- 1800 My Options
Emme Wijesinghe | Head of Pharma- Marie Stopes
Madeleine Van-Orsouw | Sexual and Reproductive Health Nurse Coordinator- cohealth
Please note registrations are from 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start. Refreshments will be provided.
Learning outcomes:
- Recall the training requirements for providing Medical Termination of Pregnancy
- Describe the Medical Termination of Pregnancy procedures
- Explain the benefits of the referral pathways for GPs who provide Medical Termination of Pregnancy for their patients