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Assess the accessibility and community expectations regarding medication abortion in general practice settings in South Australia.

April 10, 2026

Medication abortion in South Australia: A missed opportunity in general practice

Key Points

Assess the accessibility and community expectations regarding medication abortion in general practice settings in South Australia.
Surveys to gauge community expectations
Analysis of demand for medication abortion services in general practice
Interviews with healthcare providers regarding service delivery
Community expresses a strong expectation for medication abortion access within general practice
Identified increasing demand for medication abortion services
Current service provision does not meet community needs

Abstract

These findings suggest that the community expects to be able to access medication abortion within general practice settings, and that there is increasing and unmet demand for this service.

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Tahlee Stevenson

SA Health

Brigid Coombe

Flinders University

Janet Kelly

The University of Adelaide

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Australian Journal of General Practice

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The University of Adelaide

Flinders University

SA Health

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