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Re: . . . makes Perfect.

Written by DB at 18 Oct 2002 22:37:53:

As an answer to: . . . makes Perfect. written by Paul B. at 18 Oct 2002 21:38:49:

>The story we all too often hear is that the specialist pricked up his ears, saw an opportunity for a procedure and profit, and advised circumcision, immediate to ensure that no further rational consideration might accidentally occur.

Ah, well, I didn't mention that I'm from the UK.

We have an NHS, so profit doesn't really come into it for the doctor. Plus, at the slightest mention of circumcision the current stance of most British doctors is 'Not unless absolutely necessary (ie the foreskin is causing infection or not allowing urination)'. When I mentioned the idea of circumcision to the specialist, he said 'It's not something we do for cosmetic reasons. Unless the tightness of the foreskin is leading to physical or psychological problems, it's not a good idea'.

I was shocked to hear how casually the circumcision is prescribed over in the US, but then again my parents said that when I was a baby the doctors advised it for me, but they refused. Obviously attitudes vary from place to place and time to time.

Thanks again.


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