CMAJ Commentary- Drs. Norman & Soon argue normal Pharmacist dispensing is the better option in Canada

CMAJ Commentary- Drs. Norman & Soon argue normal Pharmacist dispensing is the better option in Canada

Abortion pill regulations limit access, put Canadian women at risk: UBC profs Oct. 17, 2016 The abortion pill mifepristone, considered the global “gold standard” for medical abortions, will become available to Canadians later this year. But UBC professors say Health Canada’s regulations for the drug will limit access to abortions and compromise patient safety. Only […]

Dr. Norman discusses mifepristone policy on CBC National Radio- “180”
Dr. Norman meets with Dr. Kaye Wellings, Lead investigator of the UK’s NATSAL, at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Issue Brief: Health Canada could Improve Abortion Safety & Access by permitting pharmacist-dispensed mifepristone

Issue Brief: Health Canada could Improve Abortion Safety & Access by permitting pharmacist-dispensed mifepristone

Dr. Norman suggests how Health Canada’s Mifepristone decision reduces safety- and has practical suggestions on how to improve safety and access.  Read the full briefing note for the details by clicking the link: Briefing Note_Health Canadas mifepristone decision reduces safety_2016-05-12

Congratulations to Dr. Norman- for her CIHR-PHAC Chair in Applied Public Health Research !
What Proportion of Canadian Women Will Accept an Intrauterine Contraceptive at the Time of Second Trimester Abortion?

What Proportion of Canadian Women Will Accept an Intrauterine Contraceptive at the Time of Second Trimester Abortion?

What proportion of Canadian Women will accept an intrauterine contraceptive

Canadian Sexual Health Survey !

Canadian Sexual Health Survey !

CSHS interviewers will be visiting neighbourhoods throughout BC in 2014. This important information will be used to improve family planning health services, and to assess whether the government could provide free contraception for all women.