WHO Abortion Care Guideline, Second Edition

About the Book

The WHO Abortion Care Guideline, Second Edition, stands as the gold-standard framework designed to present a complete set of global recommendations and best practice statements. Developed by the World Health Organization and the Guidelines Review Committee for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, this clinical policy guide enables evidence-based decision-making to ensure high-quality patient care. It is an indispensable resource for obstetricians, gynecologists, public health professionals, and policy-makers seeking to optimize service-delivery contexts globally.

This consolidated reference manual merges crucial technical, clinical, and policy guidance into a single, cohesive document to improve health system infrastructure. By superseding legacy guidelines, including the 2012 Safe Abortion Guidance, the 2015 Health Worker Roles Guidance, and the 2018 Medical Management of Abortion, it provides a modernized approach to reproductive health care.

Key Themes & Topics Covered

• Consolidated Global Standards for health system infrastructure
• Supersedes Legacy Guidelines from 2012, 2015, and 2018
• Targeted Recommendation 22 Updates reflecting modern clinical evidence
• Task-Sharing & Clinical Roles for healthcare workers and mid-level providers
• Cross-Contextual Framework supporting diverse legal and resource settings

Who Should Read This?

This volume is essential for obstetricians, gynecologists, public health professionals, and policy-makers involved in sexual and reproductive health. It is also highly valuable for healthcare administrators and clinicians working to implement evidence-based practices in varied regulatory environments.

Add this critical guideline to your professional library today to ensure your practice aligns with the latest global standards.