Abortion Ethical Dilemmas
Introduction
according to the most recent information gathered by the CDC, there were 10,673 abortions performed in the state of Nevada in 2006. However, roughly 2,600 of those abortions were performed in Reno’s only abortion clinic, west end women’s medical group. The decision to terminate a pregnancy is a very personal and unique experience for each woman. When a woman does decide she wants an abortion, nurses/caregivers play a vital role in the abortion process. It is essential that abortion clinic nurses/caregivers possess specific characteristics and attitudes, such as: 1) a nonjudgmental attitude towards sexuality and induced abortion; 2) empathy in her relationship with clients; 3) personal warmth and ability to help client overcome …show more content…
Her official title is Office Manager, but once a woman schedules an appointment for an induced abortion, Joan becomes the “life line and information guru” for that woman. According to Joan, the clinic does not provide women with any form of counseling services with regard to whether or not they should have an abortion. Nevada law requires that anyone who counsels a pregnant woman before an abortion must have completed training in a) sexual and reproductive health, including development of the fetus; b) the psychological and physiological implications of abortion; and c) locating sources to which the woman may be referred for an abortion, alternatives to abortion, prenatal care, adoption, further counseling before the abortion, financial aid and counseling after the abortion. “The only client we take are the ones that have already made up their minds. However, if a woman comes in and is still undecided, we will refer her to local resources where a trained professional can help her with the decision making process” (Joan). On a pre-appointment visit, Joan gives all clients a tour of the clinic, thoroughly explaining each step of the process. She answers any questions the client might have, schedules an appointment, and sends her on her way with a wealth of information about the induced abortion. When a client arrives for her appointment, she first talks with Joan. They go over all of her pre-op paperwork, and discuss any concerns that the client might have. At this point, it is Joan’s responsibility to reassure the client at try to make her feel at ease, as best as
according to the most recent information gathered by the CDC, there were 10,673 abortions performed in the state of Nevada in 2006. However, roughly 2,600 of those abortions were performed in Reno’s only abortion clinic, west end women’s medical group. The decision to terminate a pregnancy is a very personal and unique experience for each woman. When a woman does decide she wants an abortion, nurses/caregivers play a vital role in the abortion process. It is essential that abortion clinic nurses/caregivers possess specific characteristics and attitudes, such as: 1) a nonjudgmental attitude towards sexuality and induced abortion; 2) empathy in her relationship with clients; 3) personal warmth and ability to help client overcome …show more content…
Her official title is Office Manager, but once a woman schedules an appointment for an induced abortion, Joan becomes the “life line and information guru” for that woman. According to Joan, the clinic does not provide women with any form of counseling services with regard to whether or not they should have an abortion. Nevada law requires that anyone who counsels a pregnant woman before an abortion must have completed training in a) sexual and reproductive health, including development of the fetus; b) the psychological and physiological implications of abortion; and c) locating sources to which the woman may be referred for an abortion, alternatives to abortion, prenatal care, adoption, further counseling before the abortion, financial aid and counseling after the abortion. “The only client we take are the ones that have already made up their minds. However, if a woman comes in and is still undecided, we will refer her to local resources where a trained professional can help her with the decision making process” (Joan). On a pre-appointment visit, Joan gives all clients a tour of the clinic, thoroughly explaining each step of the process. She answers any questions the client might have, schedules an appointment, and sends her on her way with a wealth of information about the induced abortion. When a client arrives for her appointment, she first talks with Joan. They go over all of her pre-op paperwork, and discuss any concerns that the client might have. At this point, it is Joan’s responsibility to reassure the client at try to make her feel at ease, as best as