Essentials of Medical Abortion in WA

Session Info 
This is a Google Meet event. Please ensure you have access to Google Meet before the event.

On 27th March 2024, the Abortion Legislation Reform Act 2023 (WA) came into effect in Western Australia. This act removed barriers to accessing abortion in Western Australia, bringing it in line with the rest of the country.

Participants in this session can expect to hear about unintended pregnancy and abortion statistics, what is involved in a clinical unintended pregnancy consultation and referral pathways specific to WA. It will also cover the differences between a medical and a surgical abortion as well as provide an update on the WA Abortion Legislation. This session also includes a counselling framework to support clients from a non-directive approach.

This session aims to improve the practice of professionals who consult with clients presenting with unintended pregnancy with valuable information about the Abortion Legislation Reform in Western Australia and how to conduct the session in a client-centred manner.

About Dr Nikki Filar and Ruth Leveson

Dr Nicole Filar is a Western Australian GP who has developed a special interest in sexual and reproductive health. She has worked in the area for over 12 years having started at a sexual health clinic in central London to now, where she works at Sexual Health Quarters and MSI Australia in both a clinical and education role. She is particularly passionate about ensuring safe and compassionate abortion care for all and enjoys sharing her knowledge and expertise with others

Ruth Leveson is a registered psychologist who has been counselling both individual and couples for the last seven years at Sexual Health Quarters, regarding unintended pregnancy and post-termination counselling. In addition, Ruth presents regular workshops to medical and allied health professionals on working with clients who present for counselling regarding unintended pregnancy, specifically from a non-directive and client-centred approach.

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