Pregnancy and abortion counselling
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Pregnancy and abortion counselling
Routledge, 1996
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-194) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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: pbk ISBN 9780415120104
Description
Pregnancy and Abortion Counselling is written for professionals who give information and support to women deciding whether to terminate or continue with their pregnancy. The authors provide a comprehensive review of the social, moral and legal issues surrounding contraception and abortion and offer clear guidelines for establishing good practice.
Illustrated throughout with case examples the book includes detailed information on
* current legislation
* methods of abortion
* stages of foetal development
* screening for foetal abnormality
* client confidentiality and consent
* ethical considerations
This book is relevant to many health professionals, including doctors, health visitors, midwives and nurses as well as those involved in community work and counselling.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Why do Women get Pregnant when Contraception is Available?
- Chapter 2 The Changes that Occur when a Woman is Pregnant
- Chapter 3 Abortion
- Chapter 4 Counselling
- Chapter 5 Counselling
- Chapter 6 Special Situations
- Chapter 7 Termination for Foetal Abnormality
- Chapter 8 Counselling after Abortion
- Chapter 9 The Effects of Abortion Work
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ISBN 9780415122788
Description
Pregnancy and Abortion Counselling is written for professionals who give information and support to women deciding whether to terminate or continue with their pregnancy. The authors provide a comprehensive review of the social, moral and legal issues surrounding contraception and abortion and offer clear guidelines for establishing good practice.
Illustrated throughout with case examples the book includes detailed information on
* current legislation
* methods of abortion
* stages of foetal development
* screening for foetal abnormality
* client confidentiality and consent
* ethical considerations
This book is relevant to many health professionals, including doctors, health visitors, midwives and nurses as well as those involved in community work and counselling.
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