The role of motivational interview in the request for termination of pregnancy: A case report
Seed, H.F.; Thong, K.S.
Medical Journal of Malaysia 74(4): 326-327
2019
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283 PMID: 31424041 Document Number: 699477
In Malaysia, induced termination of pregnancy is legal, if a registered medical practitioner is the one who terminates the pregnancy, and is acting in good faith without the risk to the life or injury to the mental health of the pregnant woman; in the event that continuation of the pregnancy is greater than the risk if the pregnancy is terminated. This case report highlights the approach of motivational interviewing in evoking a change of the behaviour of a patient wishing termination of pregnancy for psychosocial reasons.