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Podcast: Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls
Episode: “Informed Refusal” of a Recommended C-section: An Ethical Review.
Description: You find that there is a medical indication for a cesarean birth- yet the patient refuses! What are your next steps? Should you seek a court order to intervene? “Informed refusal” encompasses a complex, multifaceted, ethical dilemma. In this session, we will review some clear guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the ACOG, and the AMA regarding the management of this difficult situation.