How Low Can They Go' Rural Hospitals Weigh Keeping Obstetric Units When Births Decline
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Nov 12 2021 at 10:00 AM GMT
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- Many small hospitals have shuttered their labor and delivery units as births decline.
- For those who resist the trend, some studies suggest that hospitals with low deliveries are more likely to see complications for patients.
- Doctors and public health experts say there is no magic number to determine when it is best to close an obstetrics unit.
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- Published Nov 12, 2021 10:00 AM GMT