Chapter 23
Abortion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Definition and the various types of abortion
- Issues in abortion
- Ethical principles in abortion
- Historical beliefs about abortion
- Religious beliefs concerning abortion
- Ethical dilemmas in abortion
23.1 INTRODUCTION
Abortion is one of the most sensitive bioethical ethical issues in under-developed countries, especially among the illiterates. It is an evil and considered to be a sin in Roman Catholic religion. Abortion is the conscious killing or termination of a viable foetus against law and justice. Many foetuses are killed or made to be killed mercilessly for many reasons that are unethical. It is a burning ethical issue and every nurse should be well aware of and have a thorough understanding about ...
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