Getting “done” for concealment of pregnancy: Does a woman have a duty to inform healthcare staff of her pregnancy status?

Gemma McKenzie

Getting “done” for concealment of pregnancy: Does a woman have a duty to inform healthcare staff of her pregnancy status?

Gemma McKenzie

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Abstract

Is a woman under a legal obligation to declare her pregnancy to health care professionals? If she is under no such duty, how does this align with policies on concealed pregnancy? This blog contribution explores the law, policies and ethics of this situation.

Original language	English
Type	Blog contribution to BMJ Medical Ethics
Publication status	Published - 17 Jan 2022

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https://blogs.bmj.com/medical-ethics/2022/01/17/getting-done-for-concealment-of-pregnancy-does-a-woman-have-a-duty-to-inform-healthcare-staff-of-her-pregnancy-status/

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