BMJ : British medical journal
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Objectives To assess self reported outcomes and adverse events after self sourced medical abortion through online telemedicine. Design Population based study. Setting Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, where abortion is unavailable through the formal healthcare system except in a few restricted circumstances. ⋯ Reported rates of adverse events are low. Women are able to self identify the symptoms of potentially serious complications, and most report seeking medical attention when advised. Results have important implications for women worldwide living in areas where access to abortion is restricted.