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On Female Genital Cutting: Factors to be Considered When Confronted With a Request to Re-infibulate.
- Source :
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Journal of Bioethical Inquiry . Dec2018, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p549-555. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- According to the World Health Organization, female genital cutting affects millions of girls and women worldwide, particularly on the African continent and in the Middle East. This paper presents a plausible, albeit hypothetical, clinical vignette and then explores the legal landscape as well as the ethical landscape physicians should use to evaluate the adult patient who requests re-infibulation. The principles of non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, and autonomy are considered for guidance, and physician conscientious objection to this procedure is discussed as well. Analyses of law and predominant principles of bioethics fail to yield a clear answer regarding performing female genital cutting or re-infibulation on an adult in the United States. Physicians should consider the patient's physical, mental, and social health when thinking about female genital cutting and should understand the deep-rooted cultural significance of the practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11767529
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Bioethical Inquiry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133760850
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11673-018-9875-4