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Cardiotocograph – normal or abnormal
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Cardiotocograph – normal or abnormal

by Keith Rix

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This case is primarily of interest to obstetricians, illustrating the court’s approach to the disputed interpretation of cardiotocographic evidence. There were no midwifery issues as such, but it may be of some interest to midwifery experts. The general learning points speak for themselves without reading the summary.

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