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<p>In accordance with the Abortion Act 1967 and the Abortion Regulations 1991, all
abortions performed in England must be notified to the Chief Medical Officer within
14 days. Any complication known at the time the notification is submitted should
be recorded on the HSA4 abortion notification form. Generally, the HSA4 form does
not capture complications arising after the time of discharge for either at-home medical
abortion or other patients.</p><p>In 2021, the Department conducted a review which
identified where action could be taken to improve the quality of data available on
abortion complications, including the impact of home use on abortion complication
rates. Officials are now progressing this work.</p>
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