Kate Wahl, a PhD student in the UBC faculty of medicine’s department of obstetrics & gynaecology, wants to help Canadians navigate that decision. She’s developed It’s My Choice, Canada’s first interactive website aimed at helping people identify the abortion option that best fits their values and circumstances.
Hosted by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), the tool integrates the best available evidence on the two methods of abortion available in Canada: the abortion pill and abortion procedure. Users learn what to expect from each option, and after completing a secure and anonymous questionnaire, receive a personalized recommendation designed to support conversations with their healthcare provider.
Wahl developed It’s My Choice together with her UBC supervisor Dr. Sarah Munro, Dalhousie University’s Dr. Melissa Brooks, and a team of researchers, clinicians and patient partners. We spoke with her about the new resource.e
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