Combining the expertise of organizations and individuals across the field, the Medication Abortion Pharmacy Advisory Group provides reliable information on legality, certification, dispensing, and best practices for Medication Abortion (Mifepristone and Misoprostol). This website was created with the assistance and guidance of: American Pharmacists Association (APhA), National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The National…
Inclusive Sexual Health Services: Practical Guidelines for Providers & Clinics can help health care providers and clinical staff cultivate a clinical environment to deliver inclusive, patient-centered and accessible sexual health services. By using this assessment, providers and clinical staff can work toward: Implementing various trainings to equip staff with tools to serve their community Creating…
This presentation covers how clinics and clinicians can provide reproductive health care through telehealth and strategies to enhance patient-centeredness through virtual care. We encourage facilitators of this presentation to edit the contents as they see fit, depending on what seems most appropriate in your individual context.
Written by Angeline Ti Since mifepristone became available in the US, the regimen for a medication abortion has generally involved a dose of mifepristone followed by one or more doses of misoprostol. Following the decision from the Supreme Court in Dobbs vs Jackson Women’s Health Organization in the summer of 2022, the availability of mifepristone…
Written by Liza Brecher Contraception for people with disabilities, including physical and cognitive disabilities, is similar to contraception for people without disabilities. Clinicians should discuss patient’s goals for pregnancy, parenting, and overall health to identify the contraceptive method that works best for each person. Most patients with disabilities are able to provide informed consent. Avoid…
A brief video of our guide that can be used to train support staff on answering phone calls from patients undergoing a medication abortion. Closed captioning is available.
Written by Supraja Rachuri Early pregnancy loss (EPL) occurs in 10% of clinically recognized pregnancies, making it an issue commonly encountered in reproductive health care. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) defines EPL as a nonviable, intrauterine pregnancy with either an empty gestational sac or a gestational sac containing an embryo or fetus…
This guide can be used to train support staff on answering phone calls from patients undergoing a medication abortion. It provides scripts and answers to common questions asked by patients and notes situations when staff should transfer patient calls to a clinician.
