Florida Regulations 59A-9.028: Post Procedure Follow-up Care for Patients Receiving Second Trimester Abortions
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Each abortion clinic which is providing second trimester abortions shall comply with the following post procedure follow-up care requirements when providing a second trimester abortion.
(2) A urine pregnancy test will be obtained at the time of the follow-up visit to rule out continuing pregnancy. If a continuing pregnancy is suspected, the patient shall be evaluated and a physician who performs abortions shall be consulted.
(3) The clinic shall provide for the education of the patient in post procedure care, including specific instructions in case of emergency.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 390.012(1). Law Implemented 390.012(3)(g) FS. History-New 9-25-06, Amended 4-5-17.
(1) The clinic shall offer a post-abortion medical visit that includes a medical examination and a review of the results of all laboratory tests.
(2) A urine pregnancy test will be obtained at the time of the follow-up visit to rule out continuing pregnancy. If a continuing pregnancy is suspected, the patient shall be evaluated and a physician who performs abortions shall be consulted.
(3) The clinic shall provide for the education of the patient in post procedure care, including specific instructions in case of emergency.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 390.012(1). Law Implemented 390.012(3)(g) FS. History-New 9-25-06, Amended 4-5-17.