Termination of Pregnancy Policy

Version 2.0 approved 2 June 2022

In the presence of the SA Termination of Pregnancy Act 2021 and Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2022, this Termination of Pregnancy Policy (PDF 395KB) determines the essential minimum requirements for the safe and legal management of the pregnant person considering a termination of pregnancy (sometimes referred to as an abortion). Employees must act in accordance with the legislation and this policy.

Applicability

This Policy applies to all employees of SA Health and Attached Offices including, the Department for Health and Wellbeing; Local Health Networks (including state-wide services aligned with those Networks1); the SA Ambulance Service.

Notes

1   Statewide services’ includes Statewide Clinical Support Services, Prison Health, SA Dental Service, BreastScreen SA and any other state-wide services that fall under the governance of the Local Health Networks.