Induced abortion: an ethical conundrum for counselors.
Induced abortion is one of the most controversial moral issues in American culture, but counselor value struggles regarding abortion are seldom addressed in counseling literature. This article considers the conflictual nature of the the ethical principles of autonomy, fidelity, justice, beneficence, and nonmaleficence as they can occur within the context of the counseling relationship, particularly with clients considering abortion. In addition, the authors present strategies for counselor self-evaluation, offer recommendations, and provide questions to facilitate ethical decision making.
Millner
Vaughn S
VS
Department of Behavioral Studies and Educational Technology, UCOM 3700, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, USA. vmillner@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
Hanks
Robert B
RB
D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000941:ethics / Q000523:psychology*; D002755:Choice Behavior; D003376:Counseling / Q000941:ethics*; D037001:Directive Counseling; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D013315:Stress, Psychological