Opinions of consultant obstetricians in the Northern Region regarding the provision of intrapartum care by GPs.

Br J Gen Pract. 1996 October; 46(411): 611–612.

PMCID: PMC1239788

Opinions of consultant obstetricians in the Northern Region regarding the provision of intrapartum care by GPs.

J P Frain, P M Flynn, and A J Jones

South Tyneside District Hospital, Tyne & Wear.

See letter "Consultant obstetricians' opinions of GP obstetrics." in volume 47 on page 125.

Abstract

Consultants with experience of GP intrapartum care believe it is safe for the low-risk woman. However, GPs are perceived as lacking enthusiasm and as having varying degrees of obstetric expertise. Consultants feel that women themselves are not requesting more intrapartum care from GPs.

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