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see page 40 for further information and advice about ectopic pregnancy
The doctor or nurse will also record or perform the following tests:
• Height
• Weight
• Bodymassindex(BMI)
• Bloodpressure
• Bloodtest-fingerpricktesttocheckforAnaemia and Rhesus Factor (surgical patients only) –
see page 21 for more information)
• YoumaybeofferedscreeningforSexually Transmitted Infection (STI’s)
During your consultation the nurse/doctor will discuss contraception and advise you on what forms of contraception are available. It is important to consider what type of contraception you are going to use as you can still get pregnant following an abortion.
The doctor or nurse will ask if you understand the abortion procedure and
ensure you understand
about giving consent
to receive treatment.
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