Title of article :
Foetus as a patient: Art and science of foetal medicine
Author/Authors :
Mohammed, Nuruddin Badruddin Aga Khan University Hospital - Maternal and Foetal Medicine Unit, Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology, Division of Women and Child Health, Pakistan , Bui, The-Hung Karolinska University Hospital - Karolinska Institute, Centre for Foetal Medicine - Dept of Clinical Genetics Unit, Sweden
Abstract :
Foetal medicine encompasses the assessment of foetal health, and the maintenance of foetal growth and wellbeing. It requires the expertise of a foetal medicine specialist and input from various specialists, including among others obstetricians, maternal medicine specialists, neonatologists, paediatric cardiologists, paediatric surgical specialists, geneticists and specialist nursing counselors. The foetus therefore is considered by the professionals and parents as a potential patient in her or his own right. Foetal medicine is the specialty that addresses this unborn patient.
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
