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.

About the Author

Joanna Brien is Senior Counsellor, London Brook Advisory Centres.,
Ida Fairbairn is Doctor and Counsellor, Brandon Centre, London.

Reviews

'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

Book Information
ISBN 9780415120104
Author Joanna Brien
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 400g