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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
Generally speaking, Finland has a high-quality health care system, and its public health care system is considered among the best in the world.<ref>[https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/study_finlands_health_care_system_among_best_in_the_world/10276968 Study: Finland’s health care system among best in the world]</ref> It is common for staff to speak Finnish, English<ref>[https://fi.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/doctors/ US Embassy of Finland - Medical Assistance]</ref>, and other languages. The country has universal health care; all residents can access the health care system, which is funded through tax dollars.<ref>[https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/finland-student-insurance/healthcare-in-finland.php Healthcare in Finland]</ref> | |||
There are many forms of legal contraception available, including condoms, pills, patches, and IUDs. You don't a prescription for condoms, but it is required for most forms of contraception. You can access emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) without a prescription at pharmacies, and there are no age restrictions regarding who can purchase them. Regarding STIs, there are many clinics to receive tests for HIV and other STIs, and there are no travel or residency restrictions related to one's HIV status. There is also a wide variety of menstrual products available in Finnish stores, and the menstrual cup brand Lunette company is headquartered in Finland. | |||
The quality of health care at public hospitals and clinics tends to be very good, so many people use public facilities. However, private health care facilities are also available. We have included information on recommended health care facilities on this page. In addition, abortion is legally permitted under many circumstances in Finland, which are explained in the "Abortion" section. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [http://www.hus.fi/en/medical-care/medical-services/maternity-services/Pages/default.aspx Helsinki University Hospital (HUS)]: "Approximately 18,000 babies are born in Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District hospitals every year. Nearly every third Finn is born in a HUS hospital. HUS has four maternity hospitals: Hyvinkää, Espoo and Lohja Hospitals and the Women’s Hospital. In addition, Jorvi Hospital, Länsi-Uusimaa Hospital and Porvoo Hospital performs Maternity Outpatient Clinic operations, including ultrasound screenings. Treatment in the maternity hospital is family-oriented and baby-friendly, and is based on the wishes of the mother, while utilising modern monitoring devices." Tel. +358 9 4711 | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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The abortion laws in Finland can be found in Law No. 239 of 24 March 1970, which was amended in 1985. | The abortion laws in Finland can be found in Law No. 239 of 24 March 1970, which was amended in 1985. | ||
In the first twelve weeks of pregnancy, abortion is legally available under many circumstances, which include: if the pregnancy endangers the pregnant person's health or life, if the pregnant person is under 17 years old or over 40 years old, if the pregnant person has already given birth to 4 children, if the pregnant person is unable to take care of the child due to illness, or if the birth of the child would cause an undue burden or "strain" on the pregnant person.<ref name="infofinland_abortion">[https://www.infofinland.fi/en/living-in-finland/health/abortion InfoFinland - Abortion]</ref> <ref name="finnishabortionlaw_doc">[https://cyber.harvard.edu/population/abortion/Finland.abo.htm FINLAND. Law No. 239 of 24 March 1970 on the interruption of pregnancy]</ref> The definition of what is considered an undue burden or strain is rather open-ended, so this reason can apply to many people | In the first twelve weeks of pregnancy, abortion is legally available under many circumstances, which include: if the pregnancy endangers the pregnant person's health or life, if the pregnant person is under 17 years old or over 40 years old, if the pregnant person has already given birth to 4 children, if the pregnant person is unable to take care of the child due to illness, or if the birth of the child would cause an undue burden or "strain" on the pregnant person.<ref name="infofinland_abortion">[https://www.infofinland.fi/en/living-in-finland/health/abortion InfoFinland - Abortion]</ref> <ref name="finnishabortionlaw_doc">[https://cyber.harvard.edu/population/abortion/Finland.abo.htm FINLAND. Law No. 239 of 24 March 1970 on the interruption of pregnancy]</ref> The definition of what is considered an undue burden or strain is rather open-ended, so this reason can apply to many people. | ||
In the first twenty weeks of pregnancy, abortion is legally permitted when the pregnancy endangers the pregnant person's health, if the pregnant person is under 17 years old, or if there is another reason that is approved by the National Board of Medico-legal Affairs. In the first twenty-four weeks of pregnancy, abortion is permitted when there is severe risk of fetal malformation, which has been detected. Finally, abortion is always permitted, no matter the stage of the pregnancy, when the pregnancy endangers the life of the woman.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4773/abortion-law-finland Women on Waves - Abortion law Finland]</ref> <ref name="finnishabortionlaw_doc" /> | In the first twenty weeks of pregnancy, abortion is legally permitted when the pregnancy endangers the pregnant person's health, if the pregnant person is under 17 years old, or if there is another reason that is approved by the National Board of Medico-legal Affairs. In the first twenty-four weeks of pregnancy, abortion is permitted when there is severe risk of fetal malformation, which has been detected. Finally, abortion is always permitted, no matter the stage of the pregnancy, when the pregnancy endangers the life of the woman.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4773/abortion-law-finland Women on Waves - Abortion law Finland]</ref> <ref name="finnishabortionlaw_doc" /> | ||
Before an abortion is performed, it needs to be approved by one or two doctors (the norm is two doctors). Once you have received approval, you will receive the proper documentation, which is typically the AB 1 form, which is signed by the doctor. You will then be referred to a hospital to receive your abortion.<ref>[http://www.hus.fi/en/medical-care/medical-services/Gynecology/Termination_of_pregnancy/Pages/default.aspx HUS - Termination of pregnancy]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can find abortion services at health care facilities, such as hospitals or clinics. | |||
* [http://www.vaestoliitto.fi/ Väestöliitto]: Address #1, Iso Roobertinkatu 20-22A, Helsinki 00120; PO Box 849, Helsinki, 00101, Finland. Tel: +358(9) 228 050. Fax: +358(9) 612 12 11; Address #2: Kalevankatu 16 A, 2nd floor, Helinski, Finland. Tel: +358(9) 228 05264 | * [http://www.vaestoliitto.fi/ Väestöliitto]: Address #1, Iso Roobertinkatu 20-22A, Helsinki 00120; PO Box 849, Helsinki, 00101, Finland. Tel: +358(9) 228 050. Fax: +358(9) 612 12 11; Address #2: Kalevankatu 16 A, 2nd floor, Helinski, Finland. Tel: +358(9) 228 05264 | ||