The Lourdes Hospital inquiry: its implications for medical practice.

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Author/s: Murphy, J F A (JF);

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Publication Type: Journal Article; Legal Cases

Journal: Irish medical journal (Ir Med J), published in Ireland. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Mar; vol 99 (issue 3) : pp 68-9

Dates: Created 2006/05/16; Completed 2006/06/20;

PMID: 16700254, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Cesarean Section - legislation & jurisprudence; utilization
Female
Humans
Hysterectomy - legislation & jurisprudence; utilization
Ireland
Malpractice - legislation & jurisprudence

Malpractice - legislation & jurisprudence
Medical Audit
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital - legislation & jurisprudence; standards
Public Relations
Social Responsibility
Unnecessary Procedures

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