Family Planning Australia Presenters
Lucy Cho
Medical Lead SEARCH, FPA
Dr Kelly Bradley
Senior Medical Officer, FPA
WNSW Local Health District Guest Speakers
Dr Dianne Avery
Ob&Gyn Dubbo Health Service
Carly Williams
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Dubbo
Nicolla Giddings
Senior Manager, Women’s Health and Violence Prevention
This session will provide practical education on managing unintended pregnancy within a primary health care setting, including guidance on MS-2Step™ prescribing and follow-up care. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with key Western NSW Local Health District staff involved in providing termination of pregnancy care pathways within our region
Program
6.30pm Registration/light refreshments (provided)
6.55pm Welcome
7.00pm Education session
8.00pm Q&A and interactive discussion
8.25pm Evaluation
8.30pm Close
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the available options for managing unintended pregnancy in NSW
- Outline effective communication strategies to build confidence and competence in abortion-related consultations
- Summarise the clinical and administrative processes for providing medical abortion in primary care settings in Western NSW
- Explain the legal responsibilities and obligations of health practitioners involved in abortion care in NSW
- Identify local support services and referral pathways available to primary care providers for medical termination of pregnancy