Title |
Maternity care providers’ perceptions of women’s autonomy and the law
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Published in |
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, April 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2393-13-84 |
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Authors |
Sue Kruske, Kate Young, Bec Jenkinson, Ann Catchlove |
Abstract |
Like all health care consumers, pregnant women have the right to make autonomous decisions about their medical care. However, this right has created confusion for a number of maternity care stakeholders, particularly in situations when a woman's decision may lead to increased risk of harm to the fetus. Little is known about care providers' perceptions of this situation, or of their legal accountability for outcomes experienced in pregnancy and birth. This paper examined maternity care providers' attitudes and beliefs towards women's right to make autonomous decisions during pregnancy and birth, and the legal responsibility of professionals for maternal and fetal outcomes. |
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