This practical guide in the popular 100 cases series focuses on how to approach the legal and ethical dilemmas that frequently occur in hospital wards and commu

A 30-year-old Polish lady is admitted in labour. This is her first pregnancy and she is full term. She is in a lot of pain, her liquor is stained with meconium

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