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An ethical justification for emergency, coerced cesarean delivery
F A Chervenak1, L B McCullough, D W Skupski
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Emergency coerced cesarean delivery without a court order is ethically justifiable only when specific criteria are met. This ensures patient safety and considers obligations to the fetus in critical situations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Obstetrics
- Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Ethical dilemmas arise when pregnant women refuse cesarean delivery.
- Balancing maternal autonomy with fetal well-being is complex.