Pregnancy and Abortion Counselling [Paperback]

Joanna Brien (Author), Ida Fairbairn (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415120101 | ISBN-13: 978-0415120104 | Publication Date: December 21, 1996 | Edition: 1

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This book should prove interesting and helpful for all those of whatever profession who deal with women unhappy, or ambivalent about their pregnancy...providing a wide range of factual information and defining and describing the counselling approach with particular regard to accidental pregnancy...the book is very readable and can be dipped into and has a wealth of useful references.' - British Journal of Fertility Planning

'A useful handbook.' Abortion Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (December 21, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415120101
• ISBN-13: 978-0415120104
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,006,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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