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Felina Cordova-Marks1, Nikki Fennimore2, Amanda Bruegl3
1Postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson.
Abstract:
Historically, American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) have been subjected to a lack of control over various aspects of their lives, including their reproductive health. In discussions of family planning with AI/AN patients, clinicians must consider past violations of reproductive rights and the need for transparent consent. This article explores the following questions: What were historical violations of AI/AN women's reproductive rights? How should physicians express respect for this history and for the autonomy of AI/AN female patients regarding surgical sterilization procedures today?
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