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Update: The ACOG's New Opinion on Obstetric Violence

By Eric J. Frisch
October 01, 2016

Since our previous article on the subject of “obstetric violence” (available at http://bit.ly/2cprH21), interest in this and related topics has increased. For instance, in January of this year, a doctor who performed a refused episiotomy that was captured on camera surrendered his license. See http://bit.ly/2cdPm6D. In June, informed refusal and obstetric violence were the topics of a panel counsel discussion at the American Conference Institute's 13th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims. And the Atlanta Journal Constitution published an extensive investigation on physician sexual assaults and other abuses. See http://doctors.ajc.com/.

Also in June 2016, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued Committee Opinion Number 664, Refusal of Medically Recommended Treatment During Pregnancy. See http://bit.ly/2cCIVLu. With the maturing of the topic in the media and legal discussions, it's time to take a look at the recent developments.

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