| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2758666 | International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryA parturient (grand multipara) developed arrested labour complicated by severe fetal heart rate decelerations. Senior physicians explained the need for a caesarean section, but she chose to deliver vaginally since rabbinical blessing could not be obtained. Forcing the mother to have a cesarean section without consent is considered “civil battery.” The dilemma faced by medical staff and the implications of her refusal for the treating medical staff are described.
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Authors
C.F. Weiniger, U. Elchalal, C.L. Sprung, C. Weissman, I. Matot,