Abortion is a legal medical procedure that has been provided to millions of American women. Since the Institute of Medicine first reviewed the health implicatio

At a UN General Assembly Special Session in 1999, governments recognised unsafe abortion as a major public health concern, and pledged their commitment to reduc

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In today’s contentious political environment surrounding abortion, clinicians, counselors and social workers need a clear framework for providing skilled, com