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Re: Lawsuit-Minded Doctors, Hospitals Restrict Delivery-Room VideosFrom: D. Ashley Hill (dahmd@cfl.rr.com)Wed Apr 6 21:21:39 2005
W're in the process of deciding as a 7-hospital institution whether to continue allowing birth videos. Here are some of the comments I have heard in the last few months. When I cast my vote it will be "no" to videotaping deliveries, mostly because of the discussions I have had with both plaintiff and defense lawyers. Doctors: No way, could be used against me in court. Videos can be altered. How can a jury tell if "too much" force was used when they haven't delivered a baby? Everyone looks worse on TV. If I'm relaxed and cordial in front of a patient the jury will think I'm being glib and not concerned. They don't video heart surgeries, so they shouldn't video deliveries. Being on video makes me nervouse and I'm afraid it will lead me to do things I might not normally do during a delivery. Nurses: I don't feel comfortable being on video; it cramps my style. I think we should allow videos because it's such a wonderful memory of the delivery. I feel uncomfortable asking patients to turn off the video recorder when an emergency develops. Lawyers (plaintiff and defense) from several conferences I attended: You people are crazy; why would you ever video a medical intervention when jurors don't have the experience to gauge the validity of it?! Don't allow it. Ashley
-- D. Ashley Hill, MD Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency and Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group Orlando, Florida
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