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Nurses and Midwives to Prescribe Abortion Drugs in Queensland

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Nurses and Midwives to Prescribe Abortion Drugs in Queensland
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Monica O’Shea
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The Australian state of Queensland has passed a law that will allow nurses and midwives to prescribe the abortion drug MS-2 Step.

Traditionally, obtaining a prescription for the drug in Australia requires a doctor’s approval. The drug, MS-2 Step, can be used to terminate a pregnancy up to 63 days from gestation.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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