Abstract

FERNANDES, Jessica  and  PIZZI, Rita. Aspectos ético-legales en la esterilización quirúrgica voluntaria. Rev Obstet Ginecol Venez [online]. 2016, vol.76, suppl.1, pp.196-202. ISSN 0048-7732.

Surgical sterilization is a subject of private and individual choice. However, the relationship between surgical sterilization and procreation, and the potential irreversibility of the method involve ethical considerations. With the objective to evaluate ethical and legal aspects related to voluntary surgical sterilization of Venezuelan women, a medical literature review was made. Knowledge of legal regulations concerning to this topic provides an appropriate care, without any violation of the patient-sexual human rights at the right time. It is ideal for the physician, the full knowledge of these legal precepts, understanding that the decision on this issue belongs to the autonomy of the patient.

Keywords : Contraception; Surgical sterilization; Autonomy.

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