A 26-year-old woman attends the GP at 10 weeks of gestation. She discloses that she is in a coercive relationship and asks about options for terminati...

Question

A 26-year-old woman attends the GP at 10 weeks of gestation. She discloses that she is in a coercive relationship and asks about options for termination of pregnancy. She is unable to access a telephone or computer privately. Which is the single most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Offer to make a direct referral to a termination of pregnancy service on her behalf, and provide safety planning and domestic abuse support

Answer

Advise her to contact BPAS or MSI Reproductive Choices herself when she can

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Refuse to discuss TOP as it is not the GP's role

Answer

Contact her partner to discuss the situation

Answer

Advise her to wait until after delivery to address the relationship

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): TOP Referral in Coercive Relationship

A 26-year-old woman attends the GP at 10 weeks of gestation. She discloses that she is in a coercive relationship and asks about options for termination of pregnancy. She is unable to access a telephone or computer privately. Which is the single most appropriate action?