i have a friend who thinks she may be
pregnant, shes a year older then me, 17,
and i was wondering if it was possible for
her to get an abortion (if she really
turns out to be pregnant) without parental
consent and without her family even
finding out. If so, how much would this
cost her? We live in vancouver, canada and
there are a few clinics near us, but i'm
really worried about her and she really
doesnt want her family finding out.
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bobojo
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Posted: 11-14-07 21:49pm
Even tho i am strongly against it i belive
it is a persons choice. So i hope this is
helpful
In Canada, abortion is subject only to
medical legislation, and there are no laws
regulating abortion. Under the Canadian
health care system, abortion is available
on request, regardless of the woman's age
or trimester of her pregnancy.
Confidentiality laws protect minors'
rights to withhold information regarding
prescription medication or medical
procedures such as abortions from their
guardian(s). Women who do not have
medical coverage are required to pay
$370.00 Women who have medical coverage
are required to pay $80
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Disenchanted
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Thank You Posted: 11-14-07 23:39pm
but how is my friend supposed to know
whether or not she has medical coverage?
I'll ask her if she knows but i doubt she
has any idea.
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Verizon-y
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Posted: 11-15-07 00:14am
Tell her to bring money, then. She could
always look in the phone book to find the
nearest clinic, call and then ask them all
of these types of questions. Good luck.
She's lucky to have a good friend like you
to help her.
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marvel
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Posted: 11-15-07 00:35am
I just checked Victoria's Options
Pregnancy Website. It's confusing in
Canada, because Health Care funding falls
under the responsibility of the provinces
. This means that for a woman in Ontario,
an Abortion can cost less or more than a
woman in Nova Scotia depending on how much
each province covers under its medical
policy.
In any case, I believe that Abortion in
British Columbia (both medical and
surgical) is completely covered EXCEPT for
pain medication which can be around $50.
Without BC Medical it can cost around $270
(for medical abortion). I have Private
Messaged you the website so you can take a
look yourself. They also provide phone
numbers to call... I know it's through
Victoria, but I think they provide a phone
number that will get you in contact with
British Columbia's Health Ministry and you
can ask for information about getting an
abortion in Vancouver.
I hope this helps!
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Carifairy
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Posted: 11-15-07 11:17am
It is my understanding that ANYONE in
canada who is a citizen has coverage.
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Emma2
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Posted: 11-15-07 11:19am
Abortions are done without consent of the
parents at 14 in Quebec. They ARE FREE if
you chose to go with a governement funded
clinic or hospital and about 350.00 for a
private one.
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Emma2
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Posted: 11-15-07 11:21am
Carifairy
wrote:
It is my understanding that
ANYONE in canada who is a citizen has
coverage.
Your understansing is
wrong. Yes, we all have free medical but
you must have the "medical card " provided
by the gov in order to get free medical.
Some people lose the cards and such .I
think once they obtain a medical card they
can be refunded .
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marvel
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Posted: 11-15-07 12:32pm
Carifairy
wrote:
It is my understanding that
ANYONE in canada who is a citizen has
coverage.
It's true, however the provinces are
responsible for dictating what procedures
can be covered.
In New Brunwick, for example, the province
doesn't fund abortions. Another example,
in Ontario, I have to pay to see the Eye
Doctor if I don't have private medical
insurance... same with the Dentist. In
other provinces this isn't the case.
And, yes, you have to have your health
card to recieve health services.
