A GP is asked to sign the HSA1 form for a termination of pregnancy. The woman is 10 weeks pregnant and states that continuing the pregnancy would affe...

Question

A GP is asked to sign the HSA1 form for a termination of pregnancy. The woman is 10 weeks pregnant and states that continuing the pregnancy would affect her mental health. The GP has a conscientious objection to abortion. Which is the single most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Refer the woman promptly to another practitioner who does not hold a conscientious objection

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Refuse to provide any assistance and ask the woman to leave

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Sign the form despite his objection as he has a duty to provide the treatment

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Delay the referral to allow the woman more time to consider her decision

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Advise the woman that termination is morally wrong and suggest she continues the pregnancy

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Conscientious Objection to Termination

A GP is asked to sign the HSA1 form for a termination of pregnancy. The woman is 10 weeks pregnant and states that continuing the pregnancy would affect her mental health. The GP has a conscientious objection to abortion. Which is the single most appropriate action?