title: A reflective study on abortions in theatre.
abstract: This article discusses the concept of conscientious objection in relation to surgical terminations of pregnancy. It explores a scrub nurse's duty of care not only to the patient but to themselves. It highlights the importance of being self-aware of one's moral and emotional attitude towards abortions in theatre. Doing so enables the nurse/ODP to practice professionally and autonomously, and to deliver the highest level of perioperative care whilst respecting their personal rights.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Murray
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000941:ethics / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D002410:Catholicism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D028681:Moral Obligations; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000941:ethics*; D011247:Pregnancy; D045808:Refusal to Participate / Q000941:ethics*; D012068:Religion and Medicine