Childbirth and the law /
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| Author / Creator: | Seymour, John (John A.) |
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| Imprint: | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000. |
| Description: | xxix, 391 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4312773 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- Part I. The Current Law
- 2. Legal Intervention when a Foetus is Threatened or Harmed
- 3. Elements of a Negligence Action in Obstetrics and Midwifery
- 4. Negligent Treatment in Obstetrics and Midwifery
- 5. Negligent Failure to Provide Appropriate Information in Obstetrics and Midwifery
- 6. Other Actions in Obstetrics and Midwifery
- 7. The Assessment of Damages
- Part II. Assessing the Impact of the Law
- 8. The Legal Status of the Foetus
- 9. A Question of Autonomy?
- 10. Applying the Law of Negligence
- 11. After Birth: Maternal Liability for Antenatal Conduct?
- 12. The Duty of Care in Obstetrics and Midwifery
- 13. The Reality of Negligence Actions and the Need for Reform
- 14. Conclusion: The Role of the Law
- Glossary of Medical Terms
- Glossary of Legal Terms
