Bioethical considerations: Caesarean section at the request of the patient and autonomy

A doctor who has to perform an on demand Caesarean section instead of a vaginal birth, without any medical need, must analyze several ethical elements to accept this request. To review and reflect on the principles of medical ethic can guide the physician to prioritize a medical-based decision, ensu...

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Main Author: Rogelio González Pérez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medwave Estudios Limitada 2012-04-01
Series:Medwave
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2012.03.5334
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spelling doaj-829f5ceda9cf48889652c07db99418092020-11-24T23:05:18ZengMedwave Estudios LimitadaMedwave0717-63842012-04-011203e5334Bioethical considerations: Caesarean section at the request of the patient and autonomyRogelio González PérezA doctor who has to perform an on demand Caesarean section instead of a vaginal birth, without any medical need, must analyze several ethical elements to accept this request. To review and reflect on the principles of medical ethic can guide the physician to prioritize a medical-based decision, ensuring the best result possible for the mother and for the unborn child. http://dx.doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2012.03.5334
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description A doctor who has to perform an on demand Caesarean section instead of a vaginal birth, without any medical need, must analyze several ethical elements to accept this request. To review and reflect on the principles of medical ethic can guide the physician to prioritize a medical-based decision, ensuring the best result possible for the mother and for the unborn child.
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