MagicMarker wrote: » I think it's a good idea. But there should be some kind of monitoring system in place so it can't be abused.
bleg wrote: » There's no monitoring system at the moment...
Earthhorse wrote: » How could it be abused?
Micky Dolenz wrote: » Some people may use it as contraception.
dr.bollocko wrote: » Why are there always stupid fucks ruining it for everyone else who might actually need such a service? Though at the same time one might say that the people who would abuse such a system are the problem, as opposed to the pill itself.
E.T. wrote: » I'm hoping that it's in relation to the problem in Kerry (could be other places too, just Kerry's mentioned in this article) where a doctor refused to prescribe the morning after pill on religious grounds. Saw the article the other day, couldn't believe that could still happen here now.http://www.examiner.ie/ireland/woman-denied-pill-on-religious-basis-129181.html
alwaysadub wrote: » I can't see the link cos i'm on the mobile, but i think there should be a better system than what's in place now for getting it, but it shouldn't be a system that could be abused.
Pharmacists call for 'morning-after pill' to be available over the counter Monday, August 30, 2010 - 05:06 PM Pharmacists are renewing calls for the 'morning-after pill' to be available over the counter. At present, women who wish to take emergency hormonal contraception require a prescription from a doctor. The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) said its members have the skills to dispense such drugs and provide appropriate advice and counselling to patients. "It is important that patients get timely access to emergency hormonal contraception and many often find it difficult to get a prescription at the weekend," said spokesperson Kathy Maher, a pharmacist in Co Meath. "Pharmacists should be able to provide such a service and this could be done with appropriate advice, counselling and within agreed protocols." Ms Maher emphasised that the morning-after pill "should never be the only form of contraception used" and said pharmacists could also refer patients back to their GP where appropriate.
Little My wrote: » The thing is, while we don't want it to be 'abused', or used as repeatedly as contraception rather than just in emergencies... can doctors or chemists refuse to provide it? Obviously they can advise better contraception etc, but can they really say no, too bad if your pregnant now but I'm not giving the morning after pill to you again.
Micky Dolenz wrote: » If they fear that it may risk your health they would be obliged to refuse.
alwaysadub wrote: » I rang my doctors one morning looking for a quick appointment, and was told if i was going to ask for the morning after pill, i'd have to wait till the next day for the other doctor, as the one on call that morning didn't prescribe it as it was against her religion. I wasn't looking for it, so while i was a bit shocked, i forgot about it. But you should be able to go to a doctor and not worry that they won't prescribe something cos they don't agree with it. Anyway think there's already a thread on that, so won't go on bout it here.
Micky Dolenz wrote: » What a crook, what about a doctor who is a jehovah witness, would they refuse to give blood to a patient? I would be making waves with that practice.
Biggins wrote: » Hope that helps.
Ickle Magoo wrote: » According to the Irish Examiner, it happens tho....http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/health/woman-denied-pill-on-religious-basis-129181.html
it's available over-the-counter in the UK, has been for a few years now. Criteria was a quick face-to-face chat with the pharmacist explaining how to take it, risks, contra-indication and what to expect. Pretty simple.
