WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2002: Re: Questions for an Obstetrician

Re: Questions for an Obstetrician

From: anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 23 Dec 2002 14:36:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 23 Dec 2002, Ali wrote: >
>As a ninth grader, one of those gigantic, impossible projects has crept
>up on me and I'm stuck doing it over break. Anyhow, I am required to
>carry out an interview as part of a research essay on obstetricians.
>Although you might have answered many of these questions before, my
>teacher is adamant that we formulate our own. :\ Sorry.
>
>1. What led you to become an obstetrician?
>2. Are there any problems that are often encountered in this career?
>3. What are the distinguishing factors that sculpted you throughout
>your schooling to become suitable for a career in obstetrics?
>4. Are there any special abilities that you feel are important to
>become an obstetrician?
>5. On average, how many patients do you see per day?
>a. deliveries?
>b. patient appointments (prenatal/postnatal care)?
>6. What is the average mortality rate of the infants you deliver and
>the women delivering? (Have you ever lost a mother or child?)
>7. Do you have people to assist you? If so, what is their position?
>8. How long after the birth do you usually see the mother and child
>for, and how often?
>9. In your experiences, are there more births by night or day?
>10. Have the experiences throughout your training and career affected
>your life or your person in any way? If so, how?
>11. Has the recent outbreak of malpractice suits, especially towards
>obstetricians, changed your feelings or performance in your career?
>
>If you could post your response or email it to me at
>aligirl404@hotmail.com, it would be great. Thanks!
>
>-Ali
>
>PS- If you are not an obstetrician, or feel you cannot competently
>answer these questions, do you know of anywhere where I can get them
>answered? Thanks.

Search the archives, especially for Dr. Hill's essay on becoming an OB. Or call your mother's gynecologist or the local hospital to see if the OB/GYN department head might have time to talk to you. Your questions are really too long for this forum- the publisher asks that you limit yourself to one question.

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