[Induced abortion in France: new legislation and questions from healthcare providers].
The latest changes in French law concerning induced abortion as well as comments from healthcare providers are discussed here. The new articles of the French law are explained. Some of the changes are to be applied immediately: limit set at 14 weeks amenorrhea, non-mandatory psychological consultation, referent adult. Other modifications are pending, including ambulatory induced abortion. These different changes raise many questions.
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Département d'Obstétrique, Gynécologie et Médecine de la Reproduction, CHU de Grenoble, Hôpital Michallon, Centre Médico-Social de la femme, BP 217, 38043 Grenoble Cedex 09. GPaccoud@chu-Grenoble.fr
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D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D000328:Adult; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy