Autonomy and Pregnancy: A Comparative Analysis of Compelled Obstetric Intervention (Biomedical Law and Ethics Library)
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Book Synopsis: Technology has come to dominate the modern experience of pregnancy and childbirth, but instead of empowering pregnant women, technology has been used to identify the foetus as a second patient characterised as a distinct entity with its own needs and interests. Often, foetal and the woman’s interests will be aligned, though in legal and medical discourses the two ‘patients’ are frequently framed as antagonists with conflicting interests.
This book focuses upon the permissibility of encroachment on the pregnant woman’s autonomy in the interests of the foetus. Drawing on the law in England & Wales, the United States of America and Germany, Samantha Halliday focuses on the tension between a pregnant woman’s autonomy and medical actions taken to protect the foetus, addressing circumstances in which courts have declared medical treatment lawful in the face of the pregnant woman’s refusal of consent.
As a work which calls into question the understanding of autonomy in prenatal medical care, this book will be of great use and interest to students, researchers and practitioners in medical law, comparative law, bioethics, and human rights.
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Are you concerned about the encroachment on a pregnant woman's autonomy? Look no further than "Autonomy and Pregnancy: A Comparative Analysis of Compelled Obstetric Intervention". This thought-provoking book by Samantha Halliday delves deep into the intersection of technology, law, and ethics in the modern experience of pregnancy and childbirth.
Unlike other resources that focus solely on the medical aspects, this book explores how technology has been used to identify the fetus as a second patient with its own needs and interests. While the interests of the fetus and the pregnant woman may align in many cases, legal and medical discourses often frame them as antagonists with conflicting interests.
With a strong emphasis on the tension between a pregnant woman's autonomy and the actions taken to protect the fetus, "Autonomy and Pregnancy" thoroughly examines case law from England & Wales, the United States of America, and Germany. It addresses the circumstances where medical treatment has been deemed lawful despite the pregnant woman's refusal of consent.
As you dive into the pages of this book, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex legal and ethical considerations surrounding prenatal medical care. Whether you're a student, researcher, or practitioner in medical law, comparative law, bioethics, or human rights, this book will be an invaluable resource.
Take control of your knowledge and delve into the intriguing world of autonomy in prenatal medical care. Order your copy of "Autonomy and Pregnancy" today and expand your understanding of this pressing issue.
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