Preparing for obstetrics in the twenty-first century: quo vadis?

Article Abstract:

The five factors that will continue to have the largest impact on the practice of obstetrics in the 21st century are the decreasing number of obstetricians, malpractice lawsuits, technological advances, surrogate parenting and the debate over who will deliver babies. A survey in 1990 indicated that the number of obstetricians delivering babies dropped by 62% and that 31% of those stopped delivering before they were 45 years old. Routine obstetric care could be handled by practitioners who are not physicians, as was the case in the past. Technological advances have also changed the nature of obstetrical medicine but more attention must be paid to the cost of the research and its potential benefits and efficacy. Surrogate parenting has created quandaries in several disciplines. The results of the technology should be monitored nationally by a board composed of medical and scientific professionals as well as lawyers, ethicists and public policy specialists. The filing of malpractice lawsuits will only slow when patients are educated about the limits of medicine. Governmental and legal bodies will also have to play a part in eradicating incompetence and ensuring the maintenance of professional standards.

Practice, Obstetrics

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Burnout, depression, and career satisfaction: Cross-sectional study of obstetrics and gynecology residents

Article Abstract:

The career satisfaction among obstetrics and gynecology residents is measured and its relationship to burnout, depression and malpractice concerns is assessed. Resident career satisfaction was inversely correlated with burnout and depression, but overall results have shown that residents were satisfied with their career choice, but also negatively influenced by malpractice concerns.

Risk factors, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Career choice, Clinical report

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Microarray technology in obstetrics and gynecology: A guide for clinicians

Article Abstract:

The emerging role of microarrays in molecular diagnostics, pathogen detection, oncology and pharmacogenomics are discussed. The research activity in microarrays is beneficial for patients as it leads to improved genetic diagnostics, personalized treatments, and more rapid and definitive testing of clinical specimens.

Analysis, Diagnosis, Leiomyoma, DNA microarrays

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