학술논문

All abortions are medically necessary.
Document Type
Article
Author
Source
Clinical Ethics. Sep2023, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p306-311. 6p.
Subject
*ABORTION
*ABORTION policy
*MEDICAL ethics
*INCEST
*MENTAL health
Language
ISSN
1477-7509
Abstract
When restrictive abortion policies are presented there are often two questions posed: will there be an exception to save the life of the 'mother' and will there be an exception in the case of rape or incest. This article will demonstrate that there are no distinctive elements to the first 'exception', that do not also apply to all abortions on demand. Through consideration of the potentially lethal impacts of pregnancy on physical and mental health, the case will be made that all requested abortions fit the criteria of 'medically necessary'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]