Family signatures are required.

1. The particularity and risks of abortion surgery

Abortion surgery is a medical practice that terminates pregnancy through medical means. Because it involves women's reproductive health, it has certain risks and is irreversible. Therefore, before performing abortion surgery, doctors need to conduct a comprehensive examination and evaluation of the patient to ensure the safety and feasibility of the surgery.

2. The importance of patient informed consent

In the medical field, patient informed consent is a basic principle. It requires doctors to fully explain the condition, treatment options, surgical risks and possible complications to patients before treatment, so that patients can make informed decisions. For abortion surgery, the informed consent and signature confirmation of the patient or family member are not only legal requirements for medical behavior, but also an important measure to protect the rights and interests of patients and medical safety.

3. Application of family members’ signatures in different situations

In actual operation, the requirements for family members’ signatures may vary according to different situations. For example, for minors or adult women who cannot fully identify themselves, their legal representatives (such as parents or guardians) may need to sign on their behalf. For women with full civil capacity, they can usually decide on their own and sign to confirm the abortion.

In addition, it is worth noting that even when family members sign, doctors still need to respect the patient's wishes and autonomy. If the patient insists on having an abortion, the doctor should try his best to meet the patient's reasonable needs while ensuring that the patient fully understands the risks and consequences of the surgery.

4. Differences in hospital rules and regulations and regional laws

The rules, regulations, laws and regulations of different hospitals and regions may be different, and the specific provisions on signature requirements for abortion surgeries may also be different. difference. Therefore, before undergoing abortion surgery, patients and their families should fully understand the relevant regulations and laws and regulations of the local hospital to ensure the legality and safety of the surgery.

In summary:

Whether family members are required to sign for abortion depends on the patient’s civil capacity, hospital rules and regulations, and local laws and regulations. On the premise of ensuring the patient's informed consent and autonomy, doctors should respect the patient's choice and abide by relevant regulations when performing surgical operations.

Legal basis:

"The People's Republic of China and the Civil Code"

Article 1219 provides:

Medical staff should explain the condition and medical measures to patients during diagnosis and treatment activities. If surgery, special examinations, or special treatments are required, medical staff should explain the medical risks, alternative medical plans, etc. to the patient in a timely manner and obtain their explicit consent; if it is impossible or inappropriate to explain to the patient, they should explain it to the patient's close relatives. and obtain their explicit consent.

"Maternal and Infant Health Care Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 18 stipulates:

After prenatal diagnosis, one of the following circumstances exists , the doctor should explain the situation to the couple and provide medical advice on terminating the pregnancy:

(1) The fetus suffers from serious genetic diseases;

(2) The fetus has serious defects

(3) Due to serious illness, continuing the pregnancy may endanger the life of the pregnant woman or seriously endanger the health of the pregnant woman.