Delays in Cesarean Sections: Lessons Learned from Canadian Medico-legal Obstetrical Case Files

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Authors

R. Sheriff · Canadian Medical Protective Association

Amera Khalaff · Western University

Jessica Dy · Canadian Medical Protective Association

Jamie Anne Bentz · Canadian Medical Protective Association

Kate Barbosa · Canadian Medical Protective Association

Renee Darling · Canadian Medical Protective Association

Jun Ji

Abstract

Delays in urgent Caesarean births are multifactorial and complex. Medico-legal case analysis offers a unique lens into real-world care breakdowns, highlighting the need for improved multidisciplinary clinical training, structured communication, and institutional preparedness. These findings support targeted reforms to enhance emergency obstetric care across diverse Canadian settings.

Topics & Keywords

Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Reproductive Health and Contraception

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada

Volume 48, Issue 5, pp. 103260-103260

DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2026.103260

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