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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Doctors who don't follow the standards of care are opening themselves up to lawsuits. Being informed about risks vs benefits does not eliminate their risk of a lawsuit. 
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And so the big question is -- why do we put up with sub-standard or potentially harmful care just to accommodate an OBs fear of a possible law suit?  Ladies, these are OUR bodies and OUR babies.  You have the right to informed consent - AND to informed refusal.    I challenge all of you to simply say "thank you nurse/doctor for the information.  You may write in my chart that I have declined.  Thank you." and take a big bite of your snickers/pineapple/pasta/whatever you want.[/quote]

The OB and the hospital's fear of lawsuits. People can talk all day about research and standards of care, but when someone gets hurt, patients are quick to sue. If you want to blame someone for antiquated standards and policies, you should blame the people more than willing to file suit as soon as there is a problem. [/quote]

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