On 24 Feb 2001 07:56:23 -0500 "John Messmer, M.D." <jjm23@p...> wrote:
On 24 Feb 2001 07:56:23 -0500 "John Messmer, M.D." <jjm23@p...> wrote:
> ...Let me say that there has been a problem with too high a rate of C
> sections in the US for a long time. About 25 years ago, a concerted
> effort was undertaken to reduce the rate after doctors realized the
> rate should not be at the 35% rate it had been.
Dear Dr. Messmer,
Thanks so much for sharing your knowlege with us. It was heartening to hear
that modern OBs consider a 30+% C-section rate too high. Your point was
well taken that this was getting to be an off-topic subject, but I'm glad
you decided to bring your expertise to the table after all. (I still
maintain that a C-section could affect the support muscles :-)
I don't think we disagree on any of this stuff... we just have a different
perspective... we both know the majority of doctors are caring, competent
people. From your public health perspective, that is good. My 'client'
perspective has to look at that with relief, but also caution... No one
wants to be treated by the occasional "lemon". We also agree that the fear
of malpractice suits can affect the C section rate. It leaves MDs in the
clear, but the client still has to be wary of the outside dynamics which
may be trying to force the doctor's hand. As you said people need to make
sure they have an MD they can literally trust with their lives.
Again, thanks! Just signed onto vocalist-backstage, so I won't be bothering
anyone with this topic anymore :-)
Tako
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