| Maternal and Fetal Best Interests in Day-to-Day Obstetrics. | |
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PMID: 21369632 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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In medicine, it is the physician's obligation to promote and protect the patient's interest. In obstetrics, the ethical principles of benefi cence and autonomy provide the fundamental framework which guides the management of all pregnant patients. As there is the need for consideration of the fetus, autonomy can become a complex issue giving rise to what is sometimes called "maternalfetal confl ict." In this paper, we aim to discuss some scenarios we encounter in our day-to-day obstetric practice such as pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction and labour induction when the best interests of the mother and fetus may be confl icted. We hope to illustrate that logical consideration for maternal and fetal best interests is only possible when there is adequate knowledge to support clinical practice. Certainly, with the rapid availability of newer knowledge and technology, it is the duty of the physician to be educated continuously so as to protect the patient from harm. |
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George Sh Yeo; May Li Lim |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore Volume: 40 ISSN: 0304-4602 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Acad. Med. Singap. Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
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Created Date: 2011-03-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503289 Medline TA: Ann Acad Med Singapore Country: Singapore |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 43-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, KK Women's & Children's Hospital. |
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