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Journal Call no.RC321.J68
AuthorChan, Kitty K.C.
Article TitlePsychological aspects of legal abortion : a review / Kitty K.C. Chan.
Is Part OfJournal of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists ; v.4, Nov 1994, P.36-37, +3p.
AbstractThis paper attempts to review some of the literature on the psychological sequelae of abortion, and to draw some working principles for the medical profession when faced with a request for legal termination of pregnancy. The psychological reactions involved during the decision-making process and after the abortion procedure are discussed. The at risk factors are also described, and pre/post abortion counselling is suggested.