@Startdoctors

Southern Taskgroup on Abortion & Reproductive Topics. Irish Doctors committed to helping women with wanted, crisis or unwanted pregnancy.

 Ireland
startireland.ie
Joined June 2018
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@RTE_PrimeTime @rte @HSELive @roinnslainte @ICGPnews @GPBuddy @IMT_latest @irishmednews @med_indonews @DonnellyStephen @AbortionSupport @Abortion_Rights Statement from over 400 providing GPs in Ireland.
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Savita Halappanavar. 9 Sept 1981 - 28 Oct 2012. Another woman failed by the State. Her legacy must be honoured when legislation is reviewed. #neveragain
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#STARTAGM after lunch session attendees compiling a SWOT analysis of TOP care provision. consistent message today is much remains to be done. Role for @NWIHP @roinnslainte to provide governance, resourcing, ownership. @Startdoctors
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Our second panel. TOP after 12 weeks. @keelinodonoghue @drjendonnelly @powerstace @DrAineMurphy1 @NWIHP @Startdoctors #startagm
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Wish list for providers? MVP as an option. Removing 3 day delay. More support from colleagues within hospitals. Medical undergraduate teaching. The option to continue completion of TOP over 12 weeks. @Startdoctors #startagm
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Hearing that staff Conscientious Objection is waning as staff see the human stories behind TOP. @HSELive @ICGPnews #startagm
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EMA Panel @Startdoctors @RCPI_ObsGyn
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Are you at @Startdoctors AGM? #STARTAGM for any tweets!
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International Safe Abortion Day. The Republic of Ireland is 3 years into providing abortion healthcare - free, local, timely and anonymous. @trishmhorgan @eimearmccarthy8 @ciara_a_nolan @drbriankennedy @rosablackgp @DrMarkMurphy @AbortionSupport @ICGPnews @RCPI_ObsGyn
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Our AGM is this Saturday. Providers in primary / secondary care coming together to share experience, strengthen pathways & strategically develop a national agency for TOP care. @HSELive @roinnslainte
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AGM 2022. October 1st Gibson, Dublin. to register.. eventbrite.ie/e/start-confer…
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Abortion laws not based on scientific evidence harm health care workers. @Startdoctors stands with abortion care providers in the United States and call on Governments to defend access to safe and quality abortion care: figo.org/us-supreme-court-ov… #RoeVsWade

As the US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade, global health care organisations call on all govern...

Ensuring access to safe, quality abortion is an imperative. Abortion is recognised as essential health care that must be provided by governments. Access to safe abortion is also a human right....

figo.org
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3rd year anniversary of Repeal. Much left to do. Increase community provision. All Womens Hospitals to provide, including surgical / MVA options. Free contraception. End mandatory delay. @ICGPnews @RCPI_ObsGyn @HSELive @gpbuddy @freesafelegal
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GP providers of EMA remain open / accessible to women. Ring My Options 1800 828 010 & ask for a local provider. All care / medications are free. Impartial. Non judgemental. Accessible. Covid precautions will apply / virtual consultation may be possible. @freesafelegal @HSELive
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My Options is open for Clinical advice 24/7. However, referrals to providers was not being giving out until 29/12. We have arranged that Nurses WILL give out contact detail to one of our GPs BEFORE 29th. A consultation (even virtually) can be offered. Call if concerned. Please RT
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Working in the shadows, under the spotlight – Reflections on lessons learnt in the Republic of Ireland after the first 18 months of more liberal Abortion Care contraceptionjournal.org/art…
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Remember, providers to notify MOH within 28 days of providing TOP service to a woman. @Startdoctors @ICGPnews @HSE_HR @roinnslainte @MPSdoctorsIRE @MedisecIreland
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As he moves from Health, @Startdoctors would like to thank @SimonHarrisTD for his stewardship of Repeal the 8th -from policy to implementation. A powerful legacy. #safefreelocal Enjoy the next challenge,Minister. But enjoy the summer too....
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@Startdoctors @SimonHarrisTD @HSELive @roinnslainte @Abortion_Rights @AbortionSupport @freesafelegal @gpbuddy Busier than average month. GP is OPEN. Contact myoption on 1800 828 010 to locate an abortion care provider. #freesafelocal
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2 years ago... We've come a long way since then. To anyone who might need our help- 1800 828 010 - GPs are open and providing care. Likewise our Womens Hospitals. #safefreelegal @SimonHarrisTD @ICGPnews @Startdoctors @gpbuddy @HSELive @INMO_IRL @RCPI_ObsGyn @trishmhorgan
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As 2019 closes we would like to thank @trishmhorgan @LizBarryMid @eimearmccarthy8 @drbriankennedy @DrMarkMurphy @DrAineMurphy1 @DrSineadFeeney @Madser2002 @ciara_a_nolan @DrSumiDunne @rosablackgp @MarionDyer18 Sarah Carty, Niamh O Brien, Fiona Quinn, Sarah Carty Niamh O Carroll
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Many medics not on twitter, or prefer to work quietly, providing care to those when needed. To those silent, courageous colleagues your efforts are doubly brave. Normalising.
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For 2020, let's ensure we have more GP providers, more training, more hospitals providing, safe spaces & inclusive healthcare. Free contraception for 27-24 only a start. Lots to do but delighted to have a Clinical Lead @AoifeMullally Abortion. Safe, free, local and normal.
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