The social and medicolegal aspects of maternal request or non-medically indicated cesarean section
Fisher, M.; Shrem, D.; Solt, I.
Harefuah 152(7): 398-400 434
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-7768 PMID: 23957085 Document Number: 667742
Patient choice cesarean or cesarean by maternal request/ demand is a controversial issue. The medical literature contains evidence based data on the medical aspects of patient choice cesarean, risks and benefits to the mother and her newborn. Fewer studies focused on the social and legal aspects of patient choice cesarean. This opinion paper discusses the social and legal aspects of patient choice cesarean.