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(dialing sound) (ringing 2X)

CALLER: Hi. Can I ask a question or two with you?

CLINIC: Are you calling the administration office?

CALLER: Well, I just need to ask somebody some questions.

CLINIC: All right. (music) (Spanish recording)

CLINIC: Thank you for calling Planned Parenthood. How may I help you?

CALLER: Hi. Yeah. I was wondering if I could ask you a couple questions?

CLINIC: Um-hum.

CALLER: Well, like I was actually wondering if you guys do abortions.

CLINIC: Yes, we do.

CALLER: You do? Like do you know if there's like an age limit for that?

CLINIC: No, there is not.

CALLER: Because like I'll be 14 in March, so.

CLINIC: No. There is no age limit, no parent consent needed.

CALLER: Okay. Well, it's just -- does anybody have to know at all?

CLINIC: No.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: All we need to do is make sure that you, if you want to be under sedation or asleep that you have somebody that's going to drive you to and from the clinic.

CALLER: Is it all right if my boyfriend does it? He's old enough to drive. He's 22.

CLINIC: Yeah, that's fine.

CALLER: All right.

CLINIC: Do you want to set up an appointment?

CALLER: Yeah. I guess.

CLINIC: Okay. Hold on one second. How old are you?

CALLER: I'll be 14 in March.

CLINIC: Really?

CALLER: Yeah.

CLINIC: And do your -- I mean, this is just out of curiosity, but do your parents know that your boyfriend is 22?

CALLER: Yeah. They just really don't like him.

CLINIC: Really?

CALLER: Yeah. They think he's too old for me.

CLINIC: That's a big age difference.

CALLER: But -- why?

CLINIC: Why?

CALLER: Yeah. I mean, I don't understand.

CLINIC: As long as you guys both are happy that's all that matters.

CALLER: Oh, okay.

CLINIC: But no, I'm just --

CALLER: We're going to get married and everything.

CLINIC: Really?

CALLER: Yeah.

CLINIC: Oh, well, I wish the best for you. That's great. But I really don't hear too many teenagers like with somebody that's that much older. As long as you're happy, that's of course all that matters.

CALLER: Yeah.

CLINIC: Okay. What is your last name?

CALLER: It's Smith.

CLINIC: Smith? First name?

CALLER: Oh, Christine.

CLINIC: With a C-H or a K?

CALLER: A C-H.

CLINIC: Your date of birth?

CALLER: It's March 19, 1988.

CLINIC: Hold on one second. And this is your first time with us?

CALLER: Yeah.

CLINIC: Your daytime telephone number?

CALLER: Is it all right like if -- like my boyfriend just got a cellphone and I don't know what that number is yet. Is it okay if I call you back and give you that number?

CLINIC: Do you have like a home number that we can call? We won't identify ourselves if you don't want us to. We can use a code name.

CALLER: Well, I just -- like my boyfriend wanted me to give you that cellphone number, so.

CLINIC: Okay. But I would -- in order to keep your appointment I do need to have some type of number we can contact you at.

CALLER: Is it all right if I call you back?

CLINIC: That's fine.

CALLER: Okay. What was your name?

CLINIC: My name is Vanessa, but you can speak to anybody.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: You still want to make the appointment now?

CALLER: Well, I'd have to -- what times do you guys do?

CLINIC: Well, first of all, the first day of your last period was when?

CALLER: It was like maybe the first week in December.

CLINIC: And do you have any allergies?

CALLER: Well, I'm allergic to peaches, but that's about it.

CLINIC: Okay. Hold on one second. Okay, we have East Los Angeles, Pamona, Longdale, Van Nuys or Whittier.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Which one would be best for you?

CALLER: Well, I live in Glendale.

CLINIC: Okay, so would Van Nuys or East LA be best?

CALLER: Van Nuys.

CLINIC: Okay. The next appointment for Van Nuys would be for the 22nd, which is next Friday. Is that okay?

CALLER: Yeah. Well, I'd have to see, but I think so.

CLINIC: Okay. Are you taking any medication right now?

CALLER: No.

CLINIC: Have you taken steroids within the past month?

CALLER: No.

CLINIC: Do you have any medical problems such as asthma, heart problems, or diabetes?

CALLER: Well, I used to have asthma when I was little, but.

CLINIC: Nothing now?

CALLER: No.

CLINIC: Do you have an inhaler?

CALLER: No. It's all -- like it went away.

CLINIC: Okay. Do you wear contact lenses?

CALLER: No.

CLINIC: Have you used any street drugs within the past year?

CALLER: No.

CLINIC: Do you have any vaginal or infection symptoms, any discharge, odor, itching?

CALLER: Not that I know of.

CLINIC: Okay. And how did you find out that you were pregnant?

CALLER: Well, my -- I just haven't had a period in awhile. I took a home pregnancy test over the weekend, and it said it was positive.

CLINIC: Okay. And what is your height?

CALLER: It's five foot.

CLINIC: And your weight?

CALLER: I'm not real sure.

CLINIC: Just an estimation?

CALLER: Maybe like 120.

CLINIC: After your procedure are you interested in birth control?

CALLER: Yeah. Well, you guys don't have to tell anybody about that, right?

CLINIC: No.

CALLER: Okay. Yeah.

CLINIC: The pill or the injection?

CALLER: What?

CLINIC: The pill or the injection?

CALLER: Probably the pill.

CLINIC: Okay. And do you have any insurance or Medical to pay for this?

CALLER: My boyfriend said that he would pay for everything, so.

CLINIC: Okay. The fee will be $290 as long as you are 12 weeks or less pregnant.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay? Hold on one second. Did you want to be under sedation or awake?

CALLER: Awake I guess.

CLINIC: Okay. If you're awake they're going to give you injections in your cervix to numb your cervix. If you're under sedation, they'll put you asleep for about 10 minutes.

CALLER: Oh, okay. That sounds a lot better.

CLINIC: Sedation?

CALLER: Yeah.

CLINIC: Okay. So you cannot eat or drink anything 8 hours before you come in.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Plan to stay in the clinic 3 to 4 hours.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Wear loose, comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes, socks, and bring an extra pair of underwear.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: You can return to normal activity whenever you feel ready. No sports, no intercourse, no tampons or douching for two weeks, and you will need to return in two to three weeks for a post-op examination.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: After your procedure expect bleeding, blood clotting and cramping which is normal. Your appointment is set for the 22nd at 9:45 in the Van Nuys location.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: The address is 7100 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 108, and the major cross-street is Sherman Way.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay? So we'll see you then. And if you can call back -- you don't have to speak to me. You can speak to anybody. Just let them know that you want to give us your telephone number.

CALLER: Okay. And nobody has to know anything?

CLINIC: No. No parent consent is needed. We will not release any information without your consent.

CALLER: And you're not going to tell anybody about this?

CLINIC: No.

CALLER: All right.

CLINIC: No. There's no need for us to do that.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Bye bye.

CALLER: Bye.

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