Reducing unprofessional practices in referrals to abortion care: proposing a minimum professional standard

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Perspective article proposes a minimum standard for abortion referrals, highlighting the need for professionalism and person-centred care.

Unprofessional referral practices hinder timely access to abortion care and may cause distress and harm to patients.
The proposed minimum standard for abortion referrals includes timely and non-judgemental communication to willing providers.
This perspective applies principles of medical professionalism to abortion referrals, suggesting strategic improvements within the health system.
Professional bodies must enforce guidance on abortion referral practices, ensuring better adherence to ethical standards across healthcare.

Makleff et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Perspective article proposes a minimum standard for abortion referrals, highlighting the need for professionalism and person-centred care.