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Political comment: Risk lists - who's at risk?

Abstract:

In August, the College received several documents for comment...One of these - from the RNZCOG Council - was 'Guidelines for Consultation with an Obstetric Specialist'... The nine pages of NZCOG risks for referral are predicatably based on the medical model. On the other hand, the combined RHAs joint review of maternity services to assess 'the costly conflict over the control of childbirth services', is addressing 'issues relating to quality, access, information and resource allocation with respect to future contract arrangements'.

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maternity services review, medical model, medicalisation, risk scoring