I'm mainly thinking doctors who give bad advice on breastfeeding and infant nutrition? From my own experience, and talking with other moms, alot of doctors are using really outdated information.
Is there any other way to hold them accountable for the bad advice that they give?
2007-06-01 04:56:00 · 9 answers · asked by Mommy to David 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Who are the "proper authorities" on this kind of sutff?
2007-06-01 05:06:24 · update #1
Stuff. Sorry, typing too fast :)
2007-06-01 05:06:57 · update #2
I'm talking about standards that are upheld by the AAP and the WHO and
information that a basic education on breastfeeding would grant you.
2007-06-01 05:10:15 · update #3
How do you determine it's "bad" advice?
There are some mothers that think childhood vaccinations are bad while others think they are good.
How are the mom's held accountable for believing junk science?
In other words, the list sounds like a bad idea.
2007-06-01 05:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by lots_of_laughs 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Okay, you've gotten some crummy answers here, haven't you?? Yes, a list like that, however appreciated it would be by some moms/dads/anyone, would probably get you into legal trouble. But I completely agree with you that a lot of doctors are using outdated info, and something should be done. But as to what, I'm not sure. Even a list, if that were okay, would not help us all. I live in such a small area, that we really don't have a lot of choices about who to go to, so it's really up to people to either do the proper research themselves, or blindly trust their doctors as "professionals". The recommendation that you just find a doctor who's 'been through it' is ridiculous. How many family practice doctors (which is pretty much all we have in our area) have diabetes, arthritis, breast cancer, yeast infections, have breastfed, are depressed, have given birth, are circumcised or not, have asthma, etc.? Jeeesh.
2007-06-01 19:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1.“I do not believe in the infallibility of the Pope, and I don't think I would ever be able to. It just doesn't make sense to me given the history of the Church.” When I converted this was somewhat of a stumbling block to me also. I studied the issue and realized how rarely the Pope has exercised this privilege which is only a couple of times in 2000 years and it was done wisely. I no longer have a problem but believe when used wisely it is aq benefit to the Church and the faithful. 2.” I really do not like the current ultraconvservativism of the Church. Like the way some Catholics were told they couldn't vote for Obama, and the whole situation down in Brazil, and the whole birth control issue. It makes me really uncomfortable. “ This is something I did not have a problem with as I have always been in support of life. If one believes in murder of humanities most helpless and innocent, they really are not Catholic. The Church is consistent in its support of life. This is something that brought me to the Church after being a Protestant whose church continued a slide towards worldliness and apostasy. 3. “I'm something of a universalist, I believe that Jesus' death on the cross took away the sins of the world, and I don't believe people have to do a certain amount of good things and not do a certain amount of bad things to go to Heaven.” Well, the Church does not teach works salvation so you should not have a problem with Catholic soteriology teaching. The Church does teach that mortal sin separates one from the Church and consequently from their eternal destiny in Christ. 4. “I don't really believe in "holy water" or even the idea that any one object is more holy than another... with the exception of the Eucharist.” I really do not think this will be a problem after you have studied the issue. The Bible and the Church teaches that there is a joining of the spiritual and the physical associated with grace. It is not a difficult concept to grasp. It all has to do with how God chooses to provide His grace to mankind. 5. “I REALLY don't believe that sex is only for procreation. I think that within a marital relationship, sex is a beautiful and intensely spiritual thing.” You are in perfect union with the Church on this issue except perhaps that we should not interfere with God’s will. God bless! In Christ Fr. Joseph
2016-05-18 05:59:04 · answer #3 · answered by rachael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess a doctor is qualify to recommend,,, but lets face it if he or she has not breastfeed a baby,, they don't have a real idea of what is like,, I would not start a list saying the are giving bad advise cause that can give you a real legal problem, if you are asking a foot doctor to give you advise on breastfeeding, of course you are not going to get the best answers,, my ogyn send me to a class with midwifes and they were great, there were different methods of holding the baby, different masages for the breast to clear the milk ducts,, is better to research with midwifes that are certified that with other moms who might not had to breastfeed their kids or they have grown kids and have forgot how to do that,,, I have 2 toddlers and breastfeed them each 6 months,, hope this helps you and gives you some peace of mind.
A so if some of that stuff they recommend did not work for you, it does not mean they are wrong,, it maybe better to let go of the grudge i suspect you are having with this issue specially if you are breastfeeding right now,, if you get really really upset your milk will not be good for your child,, hope you can get the peace you need, bye
2007-06-01 05:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by xxoo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Those authorities have their own political agenda and are not considered "Authorities" by every member of the medical community.
I would be VERY cautious in starting a grip site like this since you will be liable for suits of libel.
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Again, those are your or the organization's standards. Unless the AMA has cited the physician for negligence or failure to provide sufficient care, it's a matter of personal opinion and you are treading on very dangerous ground.
These organizations have nothing whatsoever to do with licensing and continuing education of a physician or in granting the physician priviledges.
2007-06-01 05:12:18 · answer #5 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't do that if I were you. You can, but you may be liable for Libel and/or Slander in Civil Court. I suggest you just tell others of your own experiences. Leave other doctors out of it if you haven't had direct personal experience with them.
2007-06-01 05:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is defamation!!! And you can be sued. Report them to the proper authorities, and let them deal with it.
2007-06-01 05:00:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
freedom of speech baby!!
start a website, and have other moms contribute.
2007-06-01 05:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by Cara 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
doc are not perfect
2007-06-01 05:01:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋