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. 1998 Aug 15;317(7156):462-3.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.317.7156.462.

Should doctors perform an elective caesarean section on request? Yes, as long as the woman is fully informed

S Paterson-Brown  1
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Should doctors perform an elective caesarean section on request? Yes, as long as the woman is fully informed

S Paterson-Brown. BMJ. .
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