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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have read almost all of this thread and I'm a bit confused. Why is it that doctors should be held to a standard of care but midwives should not? Did I miss something?[/quote]

I think only a very few people are saying this.  I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one on this post who believes that midwives SHOULD be licensed and held to professional standards of care, but also that those standards should be developed in conjunction with other midwives, and not just OBs, and that any judgments against midwives also involve other midwives, not just OBs.

I also think there should be penalties against people (including other medical practitioners) who file frivolous complaints.  Not saying that was the case here, and it would still be hard to prove, but perhaps at least having that on the books would make some people think twice.  It would also be good to start fostering greater interdisciplinary respect--there are too many OBs and midwives who do not respect the profession and practice of their colleagues, and THAT only contributes to poorer care and the experiences of such women when OB/MW care overlaps.[/quote]

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