In H. L. v. Matheson, the Supreme Court ruled that it is not an undue burden to require that which be disclosed to the woman?

• A. the cost of the procedure
• B. the location of the facility
• C. the nature of the abortion procedure and the risks involved
• D. the doctor's years of practice

Answer: (C)

The main concept is informed consent and the state's ability to require essential information for making a voluntary medical decision. In H. L. v. Matheson, the Supreme Court held that it is not an undue burden to require the patient to be told the nature of the abortion procedure and the risks involved. This information is directly relevant to a woman weighing whether to proceed, enabling truly informed decision-making. Providing this disclosure supports autonomy and safety without imposing an undue burden on physicians.

Costs, facility location, and the physician’s years of practice are not the information this ruling targeted. They are not central to understanding what the procedure entails or its risks, and thus are not the focus of this particular informed-consent requirement.