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Core Concepts in Health, 9/e
Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abortion

Learning Objectives

After studying the chapter, you should be able to

1

Describe the history and current legal status of abortion in the United States

2

Explain the current debate over abortion, including the main points of the pro-choice and pro-life points of view

3

Describe the methods of abortion available in the United States

4

List possible physical and psychological effects of abortion

5

Discuss the decision-making process a woman and her partner may go through when facing an unintended pregnancy