Time to Make Early Pregnancy Care a Priority in Canada.
Canada
Health Services Accessibility
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
early
Journal
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC
ISSN: 1701-2163
Titre abrégé: J Obstet Gynaecol Can
Pays: Netherlands
ID NLM: 101126664
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
14 Oct 2024
14 Oct 2024
Historique:
received:
10
08
2024
revised:
21
09
2024
accepted:
29
09
2024
medline:
17
10
2024
pubmed:
17
10
2024
entrez:
16
10
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Early pregnancy is a critical period often accompanied by complications like early pregnancy loss. Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinics (EPACs) provide specialized and compassionate care to those experiencing these complications. First introduced in the UK, EPACs have been found to improve quality of care, reduce wait times, and cut costs. In Canada, EPACs are primarily limited to large urban centers at hospital sites. Access in other parts of the country, especially in rural areas, remains limited. Low-volume units managed by specialist nurses and family doctors, with support from specialists, are the best way to bring EPACs to more Canadians in need.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39413872
pii: S1701-2163(24)00511-5
doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2024.102688
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
102688Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier Inc.