[Medical termination of pregnancy for maternal psychosocial distress]

Abstract

Medical termination of pregnancy when decided for maternal psychosocial distress is a new issue facing maternity field teams. Multidisciplinary work is required, as well as respect for the patients' temporality. The decision is collegial, estimating the least traumatic impact possible for them over the long term. The ethical principles of beneficence and non-maleficence guide the work of the team and the evaluation of the psychiatrist in this context.

Keywords: détresse psychosociale; ethics; interruption médicale de grossesse; maternity; maternité; medical termination of pregnancy; psychiatric assessment; psychosocial distress; éthique; évaluation psychiatrique.