Unseen, Unheard, Unhoused: The Ethical Implications of Maternal and Fetal Healthcare for the Homeless Population
Introduction: This paper will discuss the ethics surrounding maternal and fetal healthcare for the unhoused population in the United States. It will evaluate the current standard of care and what services are being provided now to determine whether or not that standard has to be improved. The paper will explore the question: What is the most ethical approach to providing adequate maternal and fetal healthcare to homeless women, especially considering the various unique barriers they face to...