To quote the editor of a well-respected obstetrical textbook (Davis) published in 1966: “There can be no alibi for not knowing what is known.” Doctors are formally educated and well-paid well to know the scientific literature and be aware of the full spectrum of consequences associated with any medical and surgical interventions they recommend or […]
December 2012
The Continuous Use of Electronic Fetal Monitors — 99.8% false positive rate, unable to prevent cerebral palsy In July 2003 ACOG’s Task Force on Neonatal Encephalopathy & Cerebral Palsy concluded that the obstetrical profession was mistaken about the ability of continuous electronic monitoring and liberal use of cesarean section to reduce the rate of cerebral palsy and other […]
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