How to deal with the criterion of severe mental distress for late termination of pregnancy? A scoping literature review and a content analysis of clinical ethics consultations

How to deal with the criterion of severe mental distress for late termination of pregnancy? A scoping literature review and a content analysis of clinical ethics consultations

Abstract Background The issue of late termination of pregnancy (abortion after a certain gestational age, depending on different definitions) is a topic of intense debate among healthcare professionals and the public, as it involves balancing the divergent interests and needs of the pregnant person...

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Main Authors: Charlotte Wetterauer, Jan Schürmann, Laura Winkler, Anna Lisa Westermair, Nikola Biller-Andorno, Sibil Tschudin, Gwendolin Manegold-Brauer, Manuel Trachsel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Late termination of pregnancy
Late-term abortion
Severe mental distress
Mental disorder
Ethics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12910-025-01207-3
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