Margaret W Beal Archives - Protection of Conscience Project Library

Joyce Cappiello, Margaret W Beal, Kim Gallogly-Hudson

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

Abstract
Using a case study that incorporates patient, nurse practitioner, and student perspectives, we address ethical principles of respect for autonomy, beneficence, and fairness; professionals’ right of conscience; and a social justice model for the discussion of prevention and management of unintended pregnancy. Through an ongoing process of self-reflection and values clarification, nurses can prepare for the challenge of applying ethical principles to the reproductive health care of women.

Cappiello J, Beal MW, Gallogly-Hudson K. Applying ethical practice competencies to the prevention and management of unintended pregnancy. J Obstet Gyn Neonat Nurs. 2011 Nov;40(6):808-816.

Margaret W Beal, Joyce Cappiello

Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health — Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health

Abstract
In recent years there have been numerous media reports of professionals attempting to expand the right of conscience and deny health care services requested by consumers. While the media has focused the most attention on pharmacists’ right to refuse access to contraception, this trend is an expansion of the right originally established to protect professionals from being required to perform abortions or to provide direct assistance with abortions. State legislatures have addressed this issue, in some cases by overtly protecting consumers’ rights and in other cases by broadening professional right of conscience. In this article, the literature on provider right of conscience is reviewed, and approaches advised by professional organizations are discussed.

Beal MW, Cappiello J. Professional Right of Conscience. J. Midwifery Womens Health. 2008;53(5):406-412.