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The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care Volume 24, 2019 - Issue 2
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Original Research Article

Viewing ultrasound images in the abortion clinic: clients’ and health care professionals’ opinions

J. D. SimpsonTermination of Pregnancy and Referral (TOPAR) Service, Sandyford Sexual Health Services, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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A. BrownTermination of Pregnancy and Referral (TOPAR) Service, Sandyford Sexual Health Services, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, UK
Pages 130-133 | Received 07 Oct 2018, Accepted 26 Feb 2019, Published online: 28 Mar 2019

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