Travel for abortion care: implications for clinical practice
Klaira Lerma1, Leah Coplon2, Vinita Goyal1
1Population Research Center, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas.
Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|November 2, 2023
Summary
Traveling for abortion care presents challenges. Clinical strategies and telemedicine can improve access, ensuring equitable and person-centered services for patients facing travel burdens.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Clinical Strategies
- Healthcare Access
Background:
- Long-distance travel for abortion care is necessitated by restrictions and limited availability, posing significant obstacles for patients.
- Ensuring person-centered and equitable care requires a review of clinical strategies to facilitate abortion access.
Approach:
- Review of clinical strategies to overcome barriers in abortion care access.
- Outline of considerations for providing person-centered and equitable services to patients traveling for care.
Key Points:
- Accurate gestational duration estimation prior to travel is beneficial for treatment planning.
- Telemedicine integration is safe and effective, reducing obstacles to abortion care.
- Routine in-person follow-up is not necessary, but formalized support pathways are crucial.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing clinical practice is essential to support individuals traveling for abortion care.
- Addressing practical, emotional, and legal support minimizes travel-related burdens.
- Enhancing abortion access requires strategic clinical and logistical considerations.
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