Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage

Quality statements

Statement 1 Women referred to early pregnancy assessment services are seen by the service at least within 24 hours of referral.

Statement 2 Women who are referred with suspected ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage are offered a transvaginal ultrasound scan to identify the location and viability of the pregnancy.

Statement 3 Women with a suspected miscarriage who have had an initial transvaginal ultrasound scan are offered a second assessment to confirm the diagnosis.