Helen,a 15-Year-Old Citizen of Illinois,was About to Go to the Doctor

question 14

Essay

Helen,a 15-year-old citizen of Illinois,was about to go to the doctor for an abortion when the Supreme Court of Michigan ruled that minors could not receive an abortion without parental consent.What effect might the Michigan Supreme Court's decision have on Helen?

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Definitions:

Problem Drinking

A pattern of alcohol consumption that negatively impacts one's health, relationships, or ability to manage responsibilities, and may lead to alcohol dependence.

Empathy

The capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from their point of view, essentially putting oneself in another's shoes.

Treatment Completion

The act of finishing a prescribed medical treatment course as recommended by a healthcare provider.

Problem Drinkers

Individuals who consume alcohol in a way that negatively affects their health, personal relationships, or social functioning.