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Self-ownership, abortion and infanticide.

E F Paul, J Paul

    Journal of Medical Ethics
    |September 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Abortion laws create a dilemma for doctors. A body ownership approach resolves this by allowing abortions while protecting viable fetuses, requiring live delivery to prevent infanticide.

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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Medical Law
    • Reproductive Rights

    Background:

    • Current abortion laws create ethical and legal inconsistencies for physicians.
    • The law distinguishes between fetal termination in utero and post-viability, leading to the 'doctors' dilemma'.
    • This legal ambiguity creates a challenging position for medical professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a resolution to the doctors' dilemma in abortion law.
    • To establish a consistent ethical and legal framework for abortion and fetal viability.

    Main Methods:

    • Proposing a rights-based strategy centered on bodily autonomy.
    • Applying the principle of bodily ownership to both pregnant women and viable fetuses.

    Main Results:

    Keywords:
    Abortion, Induced--legal aspectsCrimeDelivery Of Health CareFamily PlanningFertility Control, PostconceptionFetusHealthHealth PersonnelInfanticideLaws And StatutesPhysiciansPregnancyPregnancy, Third TrimesterReproductionSocial Problems

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    • A consistent policy prescription is generated, affirming abortion rights for pregnant women.
    • Viable fetuses are granted a right to their own bodies, preventing infanticide.
    • The doctors' dilemma is resolved by mandating live delivery for viable fetus terminations.

    Conclusions:

    • Bodily autonomy provides a coherent ethical foundation for abortion law.
    • Protecting viable fetuses through live delivery ensures legal consistency and prevents infanticide.
    • This approach reconciles reproductive rights with the moral status of the fetus.