Three out of four GPs favour ‘limited abortion’

Three out of four GPs are in favour of “limited abortion” becoming legal in Ireland, while medical opinion on whether travelling abroad for the procedure risks a woman’s health is now split 40:60.

The findings are contained in a survey on the medical profession’s view of the complex issue, published as the possibility of abortion being made legal in Ireland in very restricted circumstances was debated in the Dáil.

According to the study of 500 GPs and 244 GP registrars throughout Ireland, reported by the Medical Independent, 75% of doctors believe abortion should take place in limited circumstances.