Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1996 (Act No. 92 of 1996)Regulations7. 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. |
