title: A second opinion: response to 100 professors.
abstract: Induced abortion is a controversial topic among obstetricians. "100 Professors" extolled the benefits of elective abortion in a Clinical Opinion published in AJOG. However, scientific balance requires the consideration of a second opinion from practitioners who care for both patients, and who recognize the humanity of both. Alternative approaches to the management of a problem pregnancy, as well as short and long term risks to women as published in the peer reviewed medical literature are discussed. Maintaining a position of "pro-choice" requires that practitioners also be given a right to exercise Hippocratic principles in accordance with their conscience.
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mesh_terms: D000029:Abortion, Legal / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D009774:Obstetrics; D011247:Pregnancy