International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 95-97 , April 2006

Maternal autonomy: ethics and the law

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PII: S0959-289X(06)00008-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2006.01.001

International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 95-97 , April 2006