Patient's question:
I am 17 years old this year and got pregnant unintentionally. I want to have an abortion, but I am not yet an adult. I don't know if I need parental consent. Is parental consent required for an abortion at 17?Doctor's answer:
At the age of 17, an abortion requires the stamp of a guardian to proceed; without the guardian's stamp, the surgery cannot be performed. Abortion carries certain risks, and attention is also needed after the procedure. Consent must be obtained from the guardian after they are informed. At 17, one is still a minor and may not understand or be aware of many things, requiring careful care from a guardian to prevent complications from occurring again after the abortion. The above can be used as a reference.