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Am J Obstet Gynecol
; 156(2): 425-7, 1987 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3826178
ABSTRACT
Physicians who treat women of childbearing age may encounter the presentation of psychosis in a pregnant woman that presents special problems in diagnosis and treatment, particularly ethical and legal considerations that center on the rights of the mother as well as the continually evolving definition of fetal rights. This article represents a collaborative effort to address these considerations. Representative case material from the treatment of a psychotic pregnant patient is presented with a focus on the nature of the contractual relationship of the treating physician with the mother and fetus.