The medical service that I seek, requires a surgical process that will be practised in the free standing variety, which, according to the international rules, requires one to adhere to the rules listed below.

On the day of your appointment

• Fasting of liquids, solids and tobacco during 6 hours prior to the operation.
• To be accompanied by a responsible adult who may not be disabled, not illiterarte and who will remain with you during the next 24 hours.
• Bring two self adhering maxi-pads (sanitary napkins) for use after the abortion.
• Bring picture identification with date of birth for yourself and guest.
• Payment in full is required at the time of your appointment. Personal checks will not be accepted.

Additional Instructions

• To inform the doctors about all the illnesses, medications and toxic habits and to answer truthfully to all their questions in relation to one's health.
• Please take a bath or shower the day of appointment.
• As there are unavoidable periods of waiting, you may wish to bring a book or some needlework. If someone accompanies you, they may stay with you during these periods.
• To follow the general and particular instructions, as well as the medication that they will give you.
• To have a telephone at home or emergency services near by, or accesible.
• To know that the operation will be practised in a free standing centre and if there would be any complication, it would be moved into a hospital.
• To know you have been advised not to drive or to do activities that require normality of reflexes during the 24 hours following the operation.
• That you will have asked all the necessary questions in order to resolve any doubt prior to the operation.
• It is important for you to be on time for your appointment, otherwise it may be necessary to reschedule the visit.
• If you will not be keeping your appointment or if you are going to be late, please call as far ahead as possible. This will enable another woman who might otherwise be turned away to fill your appointment. If you have any questions call us.
• Expect to be at the clinic approximately 3-4 hours. Included in your visit will be medical tests, ultrasound, pelvic exam, counseling, the procedure (average length 10 minutes) and your recovery time.