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Published on March 1, 2012 | http://doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2012.03.5334

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

Consideraciones bioéticas: cesárea a solicitud de la paciente y autonomía

Rogelio González Pérez

Abstract

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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Rogelio González Pérez

División de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Escuela de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile

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Citation González Pérez R. Bioethical considerations: Caesarean section at the request of the patient and autonomy. Medwave 2012;12(03):e5334 doi: 10.5867/medwave.2012.03.5334

Submission date 14/02/2012

Acceptance date 18/02/2012

Publication date 01/03/2012

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