Court ordered caesarean sections are discouraging women from seeking obstetric care

Unfortunately, the small number of court cases has caused a few obstetricians to act in an increasingly authoritarian manner, and we have received reports that when women, quite reasonably, question any proposed intervention they are told: "If you do not consent we will simply get a court order...

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Published in:BMJ 1997-06, Vol.314 (7098), p.1908-1908
Main Author: Beech, Beverley A Lawrence
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cesarean Section
Female
Humans
Letter
Maternal Health Services
Obstetrics
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Pregnancy
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Summary:Unfortunately, the small number of court cases has caused a few obstetricians to act in an increasingly authoritarian manner, and we have received reports that when women, quite reasonably, question any proposed intervention they are told: "If you do not consent we will simply get a court order."
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.314.7098.1908a