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Any medical practitioner who performs a termination of pregnancy (induced abortion) must notify the Department of Health of the event within 14 days of the abortion being performed.
Relevant legislation
The statutory requirement to notify a termination of pregnancy (induced abortion) is specified in Sections 335 (5) (b) and (d) of the Health Act 1911 (Part XIII).
Responsibility for notification
The medical practitioner performing the abortion.
Who must be notified
Under the Health Act 1911, the Executive Director, Public Health must be notified.
How to notify
Notification must be made using the Notification by Medical Practitioner of Abortion form.
Forms are available from:
Manager, Maternal and Child Health Unit (Private and Confidential)
Information Management and Reporting
Department of Health
PO Box 8172
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
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(08) 9222 2417 |
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| Facsimile: |
(08) 9222 4236 |
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Notification is due:
Within 14 days of the abortion being performed.
Notifications should be forwarded to:
Manager, Maternal and Child Health Unit
Information Management and Reporting
Department of Health
PO Box 8172
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
| Phone: |
(08) 9222 2417 |
|---|
| Facsimile: |
(08) 9222 4236 |
|---|
For more information regarding notification of abortions
Contact the Manager, Maternal and Child Health Unit, Information Management and Reporting on (08) 9222 2417
