INFORMED CONSENT NECESSARY FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING MEDICAL
TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY
It is important for a medical practitioner to obtain INFORMED consent on any patient
undergoing medical termination of pregnancy.
The major issues are:
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The procedure may fail and the importance of follow up.
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There is a risk of fetal damage following administration of the medication and having
started the process it is not wise to “change ones mind” and continue the
pregnancy.
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The termination may be incomplete and surgical intervention necessary.
A detailed specimen consent form compiled by the manufacturers of Mifegyne
(mifepristone) is on this website.