Abortion numbers reported by providers fell sharply last year

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Medical practitioners asked to review records after decline of 2,000 from 2020 total, down to 4,577

The number of abortions reported to the Department of Health last year fell to 4,577, some 2,000 fewer than in 2020, giving rise to concerns about whether GPs have submitted full notifications.

While 4,577 abortions were notified as having taken place, HSE data show GPs submitted claims for reimbursement in respect of 6,700 second consultations for abortion care, under the primary care reimbursement scheme. Responding to the figures, Mr Donnelly said he had asked all 413 GPs contracted to provide abortion services, as well as medical practitioners in hospitals, to “review their records and paperwork as a matter of priority” and ensure they have notified the department of all abortions that took place last year.

It says the “precipitous fall in notifications” coincided with the cyberattack on the HSE, “which also briefly impacted the Department”. It noted that last year was “enormously challenging” for GPs. “As such it seems fair to conclude that the cyberattack was impactful in the large reduction in notifications during those months, as many healthcare facilities had to manage their services, referrals and other standard practices in the absence of established digital solutions.

 

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Spontaneous miscarriages/abortions after COV shots may have dropped the numbers down.... they were a regular occurrence in maternity hospitals after the ladies were rounded up for the unconsented to experiment with COV gene therapies.

surely

Good news for the babies surerly

Let’s not forget.... Abortion is big business.

Year waiting lists for abortions

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