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CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION BY SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO INVOLVEMENT IN THE PROCESS OF ABORTION

Student Number : 0353470 -
MA research report -
School of Philosophy -
Faculty of Humanities / The South African Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act 92 of 1996 is
regarded as one of the most liberal abortion laws in the world. It aims to uphold the
rights of women as equal citizens, give effect to their rights to reproductive healthcare
and redress past discriminatory legislation. Conscientious objection by healthcare
providers to terminating pregnancies is also allowed in terms of the act.
This research report considers the justification for the right of conscientious
objection by the healthcare provider in the face of the conflicting claims of a pregnant
woman seeking abortion. There are good reasons for a pregnant woman’s right to
terminate pregnancy, just as they exist for the healthcare provider who objects, on
grounds of conscience, to involvement in the process. I will attempt to balance these
sets of rights, weigh priorities, and offer possible solutions.
A focus on the unique value of each individual demands that each one be
accorded dignity and respect. Thus ways of minimizing conflict are explored.
Though compromise may be required, it is important that healthcare workers have the
freedom to live their lives with integrity.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:wits/oai:wiredspace.wits.ac.za:10539/1746
Date15 November 2006
CreatorsZeijlstra, Irene Elisabeth
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis
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