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Please be on
time. Being late may delay your treatment.
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Plan to stay at
the clinic for about 4 hours.
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If you do not
speak English, you need to be accompanied by an interpreter or an English
speaking friend or relative.
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You need to fast from midnight the day before , or for at least four hours before the
operation. Fasting means "nil by mouth": no food, no drink, no water and no chewing gum. Please
do not smoke.
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You cannot drive
a car or return to work for the rest of the day. Ask your partner or a friend to accompany you home.
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If you are under
16 years of age, you must have proof of age and be accompanied by a parent or
guardian, who will be asked to co-sign the consent for your operation.
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A blood test is done to check your blood group, unless you provide official written proof (a
blood donor’s card or a pathology report).
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For your comfort
and convenience, please wear a blouse and skirt or a loose dress, and flat
unlaced shoes.
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Please do not
bring children to the clinic as it upsets other patients attending for an
abortion.
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A referral letter
from your doctor is not necessary, but if you have one, please bring it with
you.
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Please bring the reports of all tests performed by your doctor to confirm and assess your pregnancy, to avoid
their duplication.