The phrase "elective
abortion" is often used to describe induced abortions performed for
reasons other than a direct, immediate threat to maternal physical health.
We
argue that the term "elective abortion" is variably defined, misrepresents
the complexity and multiplicity of indications for abortion and perpetuates
stigma. In practice, restricting access to abortion at the legal, regulatory or
institutional level based on subjective perceptions of patient need constrains
health care providers' ability to act according to their best clinical
judgments and limits patient access to care.
The phrase "elective
abortion" should be eliminated from scientific and medical discourse to
prevent further damage to the public understanding of the variety of indications
for which women require expeditious and equitable access to induced abortion.
Full article at: http://goo.gl/dDSttK
By:
- 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Electronic address: ejaniak@partners.org.
- 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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