Chapter 12: Consent in Minors

Abortion Request Case Description: A 25-year-old woman, 12 weeks pregnant, requests an abortion due to financial hardship, in a state where it’s legal. Ethical Question: Is performing the abortion ethical?

A. Yes, it’s her choice.
B. No, it ends a potential life.
C. Yes, if legal and safe.
D. No, unless health-related.

Contraception Refusal Case Description: A 30-year-old woman asks for birth control, but her pharmacist refuses, citing religious beliefs, delaying her access. Ethical Question: Is the refusal ethical?

A. Yes, it’s his conscience.
B. No, it denies her care.
C. Yes, if he refers her.
D. No, unless she agrees.

Surrogacy Contract Dispute Case Description: A surrogate, 20 weeks pregnant, wants to keep the baby, against the intended parents’ contract. Ethical Question: Should her wish be honored?

A. Yes, it’s her body.
B. No, contract binds her.
C. Yes, if she repays them.
D. No, unless unsafe.

IVF Embryo Selection Case Description: A couple undergoing IVF wants only male embryos implanted, citing cultural preference. Ethical Question: Is this selection ethical?

A. Yes, it’s their choice.
B. No, it’s sex discrimination.
C. Yes, if no harm.
D. No, unless medical.

Sterilization Request Case Description: A 22-year-old with no children requests sterilization, but her doctor hesitates, fearing regret. Ethical Question: Should the doctor proceed?

A. Yes, it’s her autonomy.
B. No, she might regret it.
C. Yes, if counseled.
D. No, unless older.

Forced Cesarean Case Description: A 35-year-old in labor refuses a cesarean needed to save her baby, prioritizing her birth plan. Ethical Question: Is forcing it ethical?

A. Yes, to save the baby.
B. No, it’s her body.
C. Yes, if court-ordered.
D. No, unless she consents.

Prenatal Genetic Testing Case Description: A 40-year-old pregnant woman declines genetic testing, fearing it might lead to abortion pressure. Ethical Question: Should her refusal be respected?

A. Yes, it’s her right.
B. No, it risks the baby.
C. Yes, if informed.
D. No, unless safe.

Sperm Donor Anonymity Case Description: A 30-year-old conceived via donor sperm wants her donor’s identity, but he chose anonymity. Ethical Question: Should she get the information?

A. Yes, it’s her origin.
B. No, he has privacy.
C. Yes, if health-related.
D. No, unless he agrees.

Abortion for Fetal Anomaly Case Description: A 28-year-old, 18 weeks pregnant, learns her fetus has a lethal anomaly and seeks an abortion. Ethical Question: Is this abortion ethical?

A. Yes, it’s compassionate.
B. No, it ends a life.
C. Yes, if legal.
D. No, unless her health.

Teen Contraception Case Description: A 16-year-old seeks birth control without parental consent, fearing punishment at home. Ethical Question: Should she receive it?

A. Yes, for her health.
B. No, parents decide.
C. Yes, if mature.
D. No, unless emergency.

Embryo Disposition Case Description: A couple divorces with frozen embryos. She wants them implanted; he wants them destroyed. Ethical Question: Whose wish prevails?

A. Hers, she’ll carry them.
B. His, he doesn’t consent.
C. Neither, court decides.
D. Both, split them.

Selective Reduction Case Description: A 32-year-old with quadruplets from IVF is advised to reduce to twins for safety, but she objects. Ethical Question: Should reduction be pushed?

A. Yes, for health.
B. No, it’s her choice.
C. Yes, if risks are high.
D. No, unless she agrees.

Religious Objection to IVF Case Description: A 35-year-old’s husband opposes IVF due to faith, but she wants it, straining their marriage. Ethical Question: Should she proceed?

A. Yes, it’s her body.
B. No, marriage matters.
C. Yes, if separated.
D. No, unless he consents.

Postpartum Sterilization Case Description: A 25-year-old requests sterilization after delivery, but her doctor delays, citing postpartum emotions. Ethical Question: Should the doctor comply?

A. Yes, it’s her decision.
B. No, she might regret.
C. Yes, if counseled.
D. No, unless later.

Surrogacy Payment Case Description: A surrogate demands extra pay mid-pregnancy, beyond the contract, threatening to abort if unpaid. Ethical Question: Is her demand ethical?

A. Yes, it’s her body.
B. No, it’s extortion.
C. Yes, if reasonable.
D. No, unless agreed.

Abortion Access Disparity Case Description: A 20-year-old in a rural area can’t afford travel for a legal abortion, missing the window. Ethical Question: Is this disparity ethical?

A. Yes, resources vary.
B. No, it denies equity.
C. Yes, if unintended.
D. No, unless fixed.

Paternal Rights in Abortion Case Description: A 30-year-old wants an abortion, but her partner demands she keep the pregnancy. Ethical Question: Should his wish influence her?

A. Yes, he’s the father.
B. No, it’s her body.
C. Yes, if married.
D. No, unless she agrees.

Egg Freezing for Career Case Description: A 28-year-old freezes her eggs to delay motherhood for work, despite risks and costs. Ethical Question: Is this choice ethical?

A. Yes, it’s her autonomy.
B. No, it’s unnatural.
C. Yes, if informed.
D. No, unless needed.

Forced Contraception Case Description: A court orders a 35-year-old addict to use contraception, fearing harm to future children. Ethical Question: Is this order ethical?

A. Yes, to protect kids.
B. No, it violates rights.
C. Yes, if temporary.
D. No, unless she consents.

Late-Term Abortion Case Description: A 40-year-old, 24 weeks pregnant, seeks an abortion after a breakup, in a state where it’s restricted. Ethical Question: Is denying it ethical?

A. Yes, fetus is viable.
B. No, it’s her choice.
C. Yes, if illegal.
D. No, unless unsafe.

Donor Gamete Disclosure Case Description: Parents using donor eggs don’t tell their 10-year-old child, fearing stigma. Ethical Question: Is nondisclosure ethical?

A. Yes, it’s their right.
B. No, child deserves truth.
C. Yes, if delayed.
D. No, unless harmful.

Fetal Surgery Consent Case Description: A 30-year-old refuses fetal surgery for a defect, risking the baby’s life, prioritizing her health. Ethical Question: Should her refusal be respected?

A. Yes, it’s her body.
B. No, baby’s life matters.
C. Yes, if informed.
D. No, unless unsafe.

IVF Age Limits Case Description: A 55-year-old woman seeks IVF, but the clinic refuses due to age-related risks. Ethical Question: Is the refusal ethical?

A. Yes, for safety.
B. No, it’s her choice.
C. Yes, if evidence-based.
D. No, unless illegal.

Abortion Counseling Bias Case Description: A 20-year-old seeking an abortion is counseled by a pro-life doctor who emphasizes alternatives. Ethical Question: Is this counseling ethical?

A. Yes, it’s his view.
B. No, it’s biased.
C. Yes, if balanced.
D. No, unless neutral.

Surrogacy for Same-Sex Couples Case Description: A clinic denies surrogacy to a gay couple, citing religious objections, in a state with no mandate. Ethical Question: Is the denial ethical?

A. Yes, it’s their belief.
B. No, it’s discrimination.
C. Yes, if referred.
D. No, unless illegal.

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Case Description: A couple uses PGD to avoid a genetic disease, discarding affected embryos. Ethical Question: Is this use ethical?

A. Yes, it prevents suffering.
B. No, it ends potential lives.
C. Yes, if legal.
D. No, unless all kept.

Partner Consent for Sterilization Case Description: A 35-year-old man seeks a vasectomy, but his wife objects, fearing no future kids. Ethical Question: Should he need her consent?

A. Yes, it’s a joint decision.
B. No, it’s his body.
C. Yes, if married.
D. No, unless required.

Abortion for Rape Case Description: A 16-year-old rape victim seeks an abortion at 14 weeks, but her parents oppose it. Ethical Question: Should she get it?

A. Yes, it’s her trauma.
B. No, parents decide.
C. Yes, if mature.
D. No, unless health risk.

Fertility Treatment Access Case Description: A 40-year-old single woman is denied IVF by a clinic favoring married couples. Ethical Question: Is the denial ethical?

A. Yes, their policy.
B. No, it’s unfair.
C. Yes, if resources scarce.
D. No, unless unsafe.

Emergency Contraception Case Description: A 22-year-old seeks Plan B after unprotected sex, but her ER doctor refuses, citing personal beliefs. Ethical Question: Is the refusal ethical?

A. Yes, his conscience.
B. No, it denies care.
C. Yes, if referred.
D. No, unless unsafe.