Abortion is more than a debate about conscientious objection

Jenny Talia

Abortion is more than a debate about conscientious objection
BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health

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Too much effort is expended on debating the rights and wrongs about abortion and not enough is done to prevent it. What proportion of conscientious objectors makes a conscientious effort to ensure men and women use contraception? Conversely, is the pro-choice contingent too lax about initiating discussions on contraception to men and women opportunistically? Of course, there is responsibility for everyone along the chain. What I have a problem with are health professionals who not only deny the rights of women for abortion, but also refuse to offer contraception on religious and moral grounds and insist on abstention.


Talia J. Abortion is more than a debate about conscientious objection. BMJ Sex Repro Health. 2007;33(4):243.