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Fetal personhood rulings could nullify a pregnant patient’s wishes for end-of-life care

  • Written by Jessica L. Waters, Assistant Professor of Justice, Law & Criminology, American University
Fetal personhood rulings could nullify a pregnant patient’s wishes for end-of-life carePeople who are pregnant or planning to be should be as clear as possible about their wishes for end-of-life care during pregnancy.sturti/E+ via Getty Images

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