Indications for a therapeutic abortion
- Series Title(s):
- Concepts and controversies in modern medicine
- Contributor(s):
- Guttmacher, Alan F. (Alan Frank), 1898-1974 Ayd, Frank J. Lamm, Richard D. United States. Public Health Service. National Medical Audiovisual Center.
- Publication:
- [Bethesda, Md.?] : Public Health Service, 1969
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Moving image
- Subject(s):
- Abortion, Legal -- legislation & jurisprudence Abortion, Therapeutic -- legislation & jurisprudence Bioethical Issues
- Genre(s):
- Documentaries and Factual Films
- Abstract:
- Richard Lamm provides the legal viewpoint of the discussion, starting with the passing of a more liberal abortion law in Colorado in 1967. Dr. Guttmacher, an obstetrician and gynecologist, represents the view that abortion laws should be liberalized, to provide accessibility not now available to the poor, and that the indications should be broadened from mental health or danger of life. Dr. Ayd, a psychiatrist, represents the view that the fetus is a living being, and is concerned that the psychological aftermath of an abortion can be as serious as the mental state induced by an unwanted pregnancy.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Extent:
- 031 min.
- Color:
- Black and white
- Sound:
- Silent
- Cast:
- Panel, Alan F. Guttmacher, Frank Ayd Jr. ; moderator, Richard D. Lamm.
- Technique:
- Live action
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101096368 (See catalog record)
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101096368