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The trend for severe forms of Mental illness is ever increasing. This case highlights the need for a universal strategy in such cases. There has to be care plan as soon as severe Mental illness like Schizophrenia or Bipolar disorder is confirmed. There has to be close cooperation between the antenatal clinic in the hospital & the community social workers, Midwives, cares of the patients and their GP. The possibility of Caesarean section must be discussed and possibly consent from the patient or cares taken during the antenatal multidisciplinary meetings. I am nor sure whether a court order can be obtained beforehand for such a possibility like Caesarean section. This could ensure that there is no last minute rush & panic in facing a scenario as highlighted in this case in Swindon.
Re: Judge allows a caesarean section to go ahead on a patient without her consent
The trend for severe forms of Mental illness is ever increasing. This case highlights the need for a universal strategy in such cases. There has to be care plan as soon as severe Mental illness like Schizophrenia or Bipolar disorder is confirmed. There has to be close cooperation between the antenatal clinic in the hospital & the community social workers, Midwives, cares of the patients and their GP. The possibility of Caesarean section must be discussed and possibly consent from the patient or cares taken during the antenatal multidisciplinary meetings. I am nor sure whether a court order can be obtained beforehand for such a possibility like Caesarean section. This could ensure that there is no last minute rush & panic in facing a scenario as highlighted in this case in Swindon.
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