A mother and her 15 year old daughter come into the ER because the daughter is...

A mother and her 15 year old daughter come into the ER because the daughter is feeling extremely sick. When the mother leaves the daughter confides in you, the doctor, that she is sexually active. Her pregnancy test comes up positive. She begs you not to tell her mother.

1.) What are the possible courses of action

2.) Evaluate and compare these options from a utilitarian perspective.

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Sydney Mullin answered 1 year ago

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