2nd November 2021

You are working in general practice. A 19 year old woman attends an appointment in your morning clinic

You are working in general practice. A 19 year old woman attends an appointment in your morning clinic. She is in some distress, and tells you that she has taken an at-home pregnancy test which is positive, and would like to be referred for an abortion as she is about to start university and “cannot have a baby”. You have a personal objection to termination on religious grounds – and as such do not feel in a position to refer the patient for this procedure.

Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?   

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.