Summary Of Abortion By Virginia Abernety

In her commentary, Virginia Abernethy states about if Ann is competent or not. She explains that Ann having schizophrenia is “not conclusive evidence of incompetence to refuse medical procedure.” Virginia explains that because of Ann was psychiatrically ill and living in a mental hospital, she will not be the main person responsible for her own child’s care. Nevertheless, she states that with her competence, if Ann can refuse the abortion it is the “end of case.” I totally agree with Virginia’s comments about Ann’s decisions because at the end of the day it is her choice on having the baby or not. If Ann can tell people with her eyes open, and can speak by herself on not wanting an abortion, then that is the end of discussion. However, in the