ABSTRACT
An ultrasound scan is usually offered to all new patients attending the EPAU. Remember that over half of referred patients will have a viable pregnancy after assessment. The possibility of ectopic pregnancy should always be borne in mind in any patient with bleeding in early pregnancy. Up to 5% of referrals may turn out to be non-pregnant with other causes for their bleeding or abdominal pain. The recommended medical terminology which should be used in discussing miscarriage with patients will be used in this chapter.
