Ethical Dilemmas In October Baby

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The third ethical issue presented in in October Baby movie is the role of health care provider in the abortion process. Abortion is not an easy decision for the women. The register nurse (RN) does not only need to provide physical but also mental and spiritual care for these patients. However, the nurses need to respect the women’s choices and provide care without judgments. The RN also needs to help the patients to heal after the procedure. If the RNs have moral conflict with abortion, it is best for them to find a different working environment to prevent moral distress as well to ensure the patient’s best interest. First and foremost, the RN imposed her personal moral belief into providing patient’s care when she decided to take Hannah’s