The legal and ethical implications

  “Laura is 16 and comes to your office to have her wisdom teeth removed. This procedure requires anesthesia. Laura's mother completes the intake forms and informed consent documents for Laura. She marks "Not pregnant" on the form. Once Laura is in the chair and you are preparing to administer the anesthesia, she says to you "I think I am pregnant." What are the legal and ethical implications here. What do you do? Anesthesia is not recommended with pregnant patients.”