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==Abortion== | ==Abortion== | ||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
Abortion has been legal in Taiwan since 1985. Abortion is legal for medical and psychological reasons, rape or incest, "seduction" (which includes but is not limited to statutory rape,) and to prevent psychological issues of a parent from being passed on to a child. Abortion is not a right for all women. Unmarried women under the age of 20 need parent permission to terminate a pregnancy. A married woman of any age need permission from her husband. A woman labeled as mentally handicapped needs permission from her guardian.<ref>[https://www.angloinfo.com/how-to/taiwan/healthcare/pregnancy-birth/termination-abortion] Termination of Pregnancy and Abortion in Taiwan</ref> | |||
Although abortion is not available on request in Taiwan, some doctors do not ask for proof that you meet the criteria for abortion. Furthermore, the definition of "seduction" or psychological distress is vague and easily applied to many circumstances. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [http://www.genephile.com.tw/obs/index2-en.htm Ko's Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic] - Address: 1F., No.10-1, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Phone: 02-33933939 ext.9 | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Taiwan's national health insurance does not cover the cost of abortion under any circumstances. This blog post lists abortion prices in a private clinic ranging from $6,350 - $8000 NTD as recently as July 2013.<ref>[https://abortionintaiwan.wordpress.com/] Getting an Abortion in Taiwan</ref> | |||
==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||