The team is treating a 12-year-old and discover that she's pregnant. The pregnancy is causing her blood to clot and be shredded by the clot - a rare complication. House tells her they have to terminate the pregnancy and treat her blood for antibodies. He agrees not to tell her parents because he has an ethical duty not to. The patient has an abortion and improves. She sees her parents and tells them about the pregnancy, and they embrace her.
KEYWORDS: Provider character; sexual assault.
Episodes:
Kids
Network:
Fox
Health outcomes:
Saves/preserves maternal life/health