Coronavirus: GP visits regarding abortions to take place remotely

Requirement to see GP in person twice waived for duration of Covid-19 crisis

During the second consultation, abortion medication is prescribed along with instructions on how to take these. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty

During the second consultation, abortion medication is prescribed along with instructions on how to take these. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty

Women seeking an abortion during the coronavirus outbreak will not need to visit a GP in most cases, under guidelines issued by the Department of Health on Tuesday evening.

The emergency provisions, to apply only for the duration of the Covid-19 emergency, dispense with the requirement for women to make two GP visits, three days apart, to access an early medical abortion.

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