Counseling for medical abortion

Counseling and education are correlated with women’s satisfaction with all abortion care. They often assume a larger role in medical abortion because the patient is a more active participant in the abortion process. This article aims to enhance the practitioner’s expertise in providing the informati...

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Published in:American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2000-08, Vol.183 (2), p.S26-S33
Main Author: Breitbart, Vicki
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion
Abortion, Induced - methods
Biological and medical sciences
Birth control
Counseling
Decision Making
Female
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Induced abortion. Therapeutic abortion
medical abortion
Medical sciences
methotrexate
mifepristone
Population
Pregnancy
United States
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Summary:Counseling and education are correlated with women’s satisfaction with all abortion care. They often assume a larger role in medical abortion because the patient is a more active participant in the abortion process. This article aims to enhance the practitioner’s expertise in providing the information and care necessary for women considering early abortion with medical regimens. It offers general counseling guidelines and several likely clinical scenarios regarding the decision-making process, the screening of patients, and the initial and follow-up visits. Through effective communication, practitioners can provide the information and support that patients need to complete the abortion process safely and can help to strengthen women’s confidence in managing their reproductive health experiences. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 2000;183:S26-S33.)
ISSN:0002-9378
1097-6868
DOI:10.1067/mob.2000.107947