GS IV (Ethical Dilemma) (Simplex) (Analytical)

You are doctor and also government health at very good position. A woman who is pregnant, who has five children already, two who were deaf, two who were blind, one mentally retarded. Also she is suffering from Sexually Transmitted Disease. Her health has deteriorated due to current pregnancy and admitted to hospital. Would you recommend that she have an abortion?

Demand-

Answer should be balanced with proper justification.

Approach-

– Analyze the reports of women. Run the test on womb and health of women. Take the opinion of expert doctors, past cases, etc.

– Take a stand of keeping pregnancy or abort it. Explain the decision with proper supporting answer.