Early Medical Abortion, Equality of Access, and the Telemedical Imperative

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for remote care pathways, leading to the implementation of telemedicine in healthcare systems globally. This book examines telemedical provision of early medical abortion and the access barriers created by laws in the UK and US, arguing that there is a moral imperative to introduce, retain, or reinstate telemedical early medical abortion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Telemedicine has emerged as a prominent focal point within healthcare systems worldwide, significantly shaped by the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing demand for remote care pathways. The implementation of telemedicine holds immense potential to bring about a multitude of advantages for both patients and healthcare providers, with the potential to make a substantial difference by enhancing access to abortion care.

In the United Kingdom and the United States, abortion remains highly regulated, particularly when compared to other routine healthcare procedures. This regulatory framework has inadvertently exacerbated the social and geographical factors that can make accessing abortion services challenging. This book delves into the provision of telemedical early medical abortion, alongside the access barriers imposed by laws in these countries. It conducts a critical evaluation of various developments in this rapidly evolving field, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis. Through this examination, the book argues fervently for the introduction, retention, or reinstatement of telemedical early medical abortion, emphasizing the moral imperative underlying such measures.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 233 x 157 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192896155