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Article: Caesarean section: ethics, research, ICM position statement: rising worldwide rates of delivery by Caesarean section cause concern to midwives, whose role includes provision of information, advice and support to women.(Institute for Complementary Medicine)
- Article from:
- International Midwifery
- Article date:
- January 1, 2004
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Ethics of Caesarean section in the USA
The number of surgical deliveries in the USA has reached an all time high with more than one-quarter of all babies delivered in this way. In October 2003, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) ethics committee issued a statement that addressed the issue of elective Caesarean sections performed when there is no medical necessity.
Where medical evidence is limited, ACOG says there is no one right ethical response by a physician considering a patient request for surgery. In the case of an elective Caesarean delivery, if the physician believes that it will promote the overall health and welfare ...