Track: Ethical and Legal Issues in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Gynecology 2025

Ethical Issues in Patient Care 
Informed Consent: Challenges in obtaining consent, particularly for minors and high-risk procedures. 
Confidentiality: Maintaining privacy in sensitive areas like reproductive choices and data protection. 
Autonomy vs Medical Intervention: Navigating conflicts between patient autonomy and medical recommendations. 

Reproductive Rights and Ethics 
Abortion Laws: Ethical debates on abortion and global disparities in legal frameworks. 
Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Ethical issues in IVF, surrogacy, and fertility preservation. 
SRHR: Addressing forced sterilization, contraceptive access, and reproductive violence. 

Medical Malpractice and Legal Challenges 
Common Malpractice Issues: Errors in prenatal care, labor, and surgeries. 
Maternal and Fetal Care: Legal responsibilities in managing complex pregnancies and childbirth outcomes. 
Risk Management: Emphasis on documentation, communication, and ethical training to reduce malpractice risks. 

High-Risk Obstetric Scenarios 
Maternal-Fetal Conflict: Balancing maternal autonomy and fetal life in complex cases. 
Emergency Care: Ethical dilemmas in urgent interventions without consent. 
End-of-Life Decisions: Addressing terminal pregnancies and life-sustaining treatments. 

Gynecological Surgery: Ethics and Legalities 
Informed Consent: Shared decision-making in elective and high-risk surgeries. 
Cosmetic Gynecology: Ethical debates on elective procedures and patient expectations. 

Reproductive Justice and Health Equity 
Health Inequities: Promoting reproductive justice for underserved and marginalized populations. 
Advocacy: Policies addressing systemic barriers and improving access to care globally. 

Future Directions in Ethics and Law 
Technological Advances: Ethical challenges of AI, genetic screening, and robotics in care. 
Evolving Legal Standards: Preparing for emerging laws and global trends in reproductive rights and healthcare policy. 

Be part of the crucial conversation surrounding the ethical and legal issues in obstetrics and gynecology. Submit your abstract today and contribute your insights into navigating these challenges to improve patient care and uphold medical integrity. Let’s work together to shape the future of women’s health.