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Re: Questions for an Obstetrician
From: kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 23 Dec 2002 15:08:16 -0600 (CST)
KEEP CHECKING BACK, SOME DR. MAY ANSWER THEM ANYWAY.
At Mon, 23 Dec 2002, anon wrote:
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>At Mon, 23 Dec 2002, Ali wrote:
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>>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.
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>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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