Nurses and Midwives to Prescribe Abortion Drugs in Queensland

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.

Under the new law, the Queensland government is allowing more health workers to provide the drug to pregnant women.

“The Bill will allow nurse practitioners, endorsed midwives, and qualified registered nurses and midwives to perform medical terminations in the early stages of pregnancy,” the government said.

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