Briefly Legal: "Half-hour Rule" in Obstet rics.

The article focuses on the "30-minute rule" in obstetrics, which refers to the interval between the decision to perform a cesarean delivery and the start of the incision. Topics discussed include the case of two patients cared for by a single obstetrician; the debate surrounding the rule's medical relevance and its use in legal cases; and the potential risks and benefits of rapid delivery for both mothers and newborns.