Table 3. Answers to questions 8, 12, 13, and 14 (relating to the provision of abortion services in general practice) (n = 127)
Question and numberYes, n (%)No, n (%)Unsure, n (%)In some circumstances, n (%)
8. Would you be willing to prescribe ‘abortion pills’ to bring about medically induced abortion before 12 weeks gestation38 (29.9)47 (37.0)19 (15.0)23 (18.1)
12. Do you think that the provision of abortion pills should be part of general practice?53 (41.7)52 (40.9)22 (17.3)N/A
13. Do you think that doctors who do not wish to be part of this programme should be entitled to a CO but they are obliged to refer the woman to a participating doctor?92 (72.4)20 (15.7)15 (11.8)N/A
14. Do you think that doctors who do not wish to be part of this programme should be entitled to a CO whereby they have no obligation or role in arranging or participating in the process?44 (34.6)66 (52.0)17 (13.4)N/A

  • N/A = not applicable. CO = conscientious objection.