The Role of the Office Nurse in Caring for Families Choosing Pregnancy Termination for Anomalies

Having a dedicated nurse-physician team to coordinate patient care through difficult decisions is essential to help couples make a truly informed decision in a supportive environment, which entails arranging couples' access to consultation before and subsequent to pregnancy termination, as well as coordinating care with the inpatient facility. Implications for research include the need for more studies that explore couples' care during and after pregnancy termination.