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Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1996 (Act No. 92 of 1996)

Regulations

7. Counselling

 

(a) Councelling in terms of section 4 of the Act shall at the least include sufficient information to assist a woman to make an informed choice regarding the termination of her pregnancy.
(b) A woman requesting the termination of her pregnancy shall be informed during counselling with regard to—
(i) the available alternatives to the termination of her pregnancy;
(ii) the procedure and the associated risks of the termination of her pregnancy; and
(iii) contraceptive measures which can be taken in the future.
(c) A woman requesting the termination of her pregnancy shall also be informed that counselling is private and confidential, unless she chooses to disclose the nature or content of such counselling.