title: Adolescent abortion and mandated parental involvement.
abstract: Laws mandating parental involvement in adolescent abortion decisions are in contrast to laws governing other aspects of adolescent health care. Studies support that adolescents are often capable of making mature, informed health care decisions. Nurses encountering these adolescents have a unique opportunity to support them through the system and enhance the decision-making process.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Johannsen
mesh_terms: D000029:Abortion, Legal; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D033161:Government Regulation; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D033222:Judicial Role; D033282:Parental Consent; D035622:Parental Notification; D010290:Parents; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence; D014481:United States