A Pregnant Patient, Cancer, and Uncertainty

In this Episode, Devan and Tyler discuss a challenging case that centers on a pregnant woman, a suspicion of cancer, and lots of uncertainty about what should be done. Although a common topic of discussion in the classroom, actual cases of maternal-fetal conflicts are relatively unusual. This is a case of a true conflict between a mother's interest and the interests of her unborn child.

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