ABSTRACT
The Constitution of the Republic of Slovenia includes two statutes: (a) the freedom to decide about the birth of one's own child (freedom of birth-decision), and (b) the right of conscientious objection, including the right to abortion. This discussion focuses on the principles of "free choice and womens'reproductive freedom". The right of conscientious objection in relation to the right to abortion is also discussed.
Subject(s)
Abortion, Legal , Health Services Accessibility/legislation & jurisprudence , Civil Rights/legislation & jurisprudence , Female , Humans , Insurance Coverage , Insurance, Health/legislation & jurisprudence , Pregnancy , Refusal to Treat/legislation & jurisprudence , SloveniaABSTRACT
Certain aspects of the right to health care and the provision of health insurance and health services in Slovenia since its independence and adoption of a constitution in December 1991 are discussed. The dilemmas raised by conscientious objections by health care workers and the right to legal abortions are pertinently dealt with.
