Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Report of the Review of the Operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018: Discussion

Dr. Catherine Conlon:

We do not have evidence as regards speaking about anybody who had that particular care pathway. However, if one thinks of the usual healthcare engagement, where somebody goes to a healthcare provider seeking care under this pathway of unplanned pregnancy and abortion care, and if one accepts that person has capacity, has the ability to make a sound decision, is having an engagement with their doctor and the doctor is acting according to best medical practice, it is a very reasonable assumption to make that in the course of that consultation, if there is any uncertainty there, they will respond to that and will withdraw from proceeding with the care.

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