A woman carrying a dangerous pregnancy was refused an abortion by a major Melbourne public hospital because of the current "political climate".

She was told an emotive debate over late-term abortions was behind a decision to deny her the legal procedure.

The woman involved who has requested anonymity said,

"I’m concerned this could happen to other women and that some wouldn’t have the financial means, support or resourcefulness to go elsewhere,"

"If the private option is somehow removed, women will lose their choice."

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