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

Regulations

7. Counselling

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(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.