Why are fewer family physicians delivering babies?
A family physician can complete residency fully prepared to care for low-risk pregnancies and deliveries, only to discover that the hospital where they practice will not grant obstetric privileges, their employment contract does not include deliveries, or the demands of call are unsustainable. The consequences extend beyond an individual physician’s career. In rural communities, it means the loss of a clinician who can provide maternity care close to home.
The rural …
Why are fewer family physicians delivering babies?
