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Should doctors perform an elective caesarean section on request?Yes, as long as the woman is fully informedMaternal choice alone should not determine method of delivery

BMJ 1998; 317 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.317.7156.462 (Published 15 August 1998) Cite this as: BMJ 1998;317:462

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