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The global gag rule and what to do about it

BMJ 2017; 356 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.j511 (Published 01 February 2017) Cite this as: BMJ 2017;356:j511

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Re: The global gag rule and what to do about it

Policies originate from humankind itself. The good or bad of any policy basically depends upon its intention, motives and expected outcomes. All policies should consider the affordability of people, places and time. The precise health and welfare policy of any nation or territory must be defined primarily by the nation or territories concerned.

Developing nations need to be viewed in their original context. The policy makers or practitioners of developed nations cannot properly and adequately decide the fate of the health care of the countries with restricted resources. I suggest policy makers of developed nations should think, implement, evaluate and follow a holistic approach whether it is abortion policy or any health policy.

Competing interests: No competing interests

03 February 2017
Narayan Bahadur Basnet
Medical Doctor
Children's Medical Diagnosis Center (CMDC)
Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal