Pregnancy and Abortion Counselling

1. Auflage 1996
ISBN: 978-0-415-12010-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 331 g

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.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Brien, Joanna

Fairbairn, Ida

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Abtreibung, Geburtenkontrolle: Soziale & Ethische Themen
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Arbeit/Sozialpädagogik Soziale Dienste, Soziale Organisationen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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;

Über Autor(innen)

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