130 CMR, § 421.413
Current through Register 1533, October 25, 2024
A family planning agency must provide counseling to assist members in achieving their family planning goals . Such couns e ling may included is cussing general health, human an atomy, physiology, reproduction, and all available methods of contraception. Specific information about the safety of a method (potential side effects or complications), its effectiveness, its acceptability to member and partner, and its correct usage must be given. Surgical procedures must be discussed if the member prefers a permanent method of contraception. Follow-up counseling may include reinforcement of contraceptive instructions and reproductive information, discussion of member concerns or problems, and additional education.
130 CMR, § 421.413