Nursing Roles in Abortion Care: Clinical Responsibility and Professional Ethics

Facilitator Guide

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the nurse’s role in pregnancy testing, options counseling, obtaining consent, and post-procedure counseling (including contraceptive counseling).
  • Describe the responsibilities of a nurse who has a conscientious objection to participation in abortion care (as outlined by the Royal College of Nursing).

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