Most patients are in the clinic for about four to six hours.
When a patient first comes into the clinic she will be registered by the receptionist and then will go to the lab for blood and urine tests. Next, she will talk with a nurse who will take a medical history. A short time later, she will meet with a specially trained counselor to explore options, have questions answered, and discuss her decision. The abortion procedure, follow-up care, and birth control methods will also be discussed. This will be followed by a pelvic examination by the doctor.