 |
|
Combined Methotrexate and Misoprostol for Early Induced Abortion-Reply
Steven H. Eisinger, MD;
Eric A. Schaff, MD;
Peter Franks, MD
University of Rochester Rochester, NY
Arch Fam Med. 1996;5(5):264.
|
|
| Since this article does not have an abstract, we have provided the first 150 words of the full text PDF and any section headings. |
|
|
|
In reply
We thank Drs Lichtenhan, Lauber, Camosy, and Danis for their interest and for expressing their convictions regarding our article, "Combined Methotrexate and Misoprostol for Early Induced Abortion."
Dr Lichtenhan questions whether counseling was provided. We neglected to note that our protocol offered abortion counseling to all women before and after the procedure. Most of our study patients were determined to proceed with an abortion and did not wish for extensive counseling regarding their decision. Counseling regarding risks, alternatives, and adverse effects was extensive, as required by the protocol. Our experience is that many women who receive nonjudgmental counseling decide it is in their best interests to proceed with an abortion. Dr Lichtenhan's counseling experience may be biased owing to his practice and small sample size.
Dr Lauber objects to the publication of our article in the ARCHIVES because he believes most family physicians do not support a woman's choice of
. . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]
|
