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GP surgery abortions considered

December 5, 2007
BBC News

Trials are under way to test whether early abortions could be carried out safely in doctor’s surgeries in England, the government has confirmed.

The Department of Health (DoH) said the trials at two undisclosed locations were evaluating the “safety and effectiveness” of such services.

The pilot is for drug-induced abortions up to the ninth week of pregnancy.

Currently, abortions can be carried out only at NHS hospitals or certain clinics with two doctors’ approval.

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