Unfortunately in the U.S. it’s very common. It’s a significant money maker for many Physicians.
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Yes, and who collects the insurance money when a circumcision is performed? Just so you know, hospitals can charge up to $2,000 in fees, and private doctors fight for a piece of the pie. Is it any wonder
@AmerAcadPeds hesitates to condemn it?#i2pic.twitter.com/JnanbAcLA3
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Don't forget about the pediatric urologists who deal w/the complications. Andrew Freedman readily admitted 20% of his patients see him "because of something related to their circumcision." A clear $$ motive to have AAP take a more pro-cutting position
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Circumcision revisions aren't cheap, so 20% of patients might yield considerably more than 20% of income. Will Dr. Freedman disclose what % of his income comes from circumcision? Why so much emphasis on recommending it be covered by insurance? How does AAP not see its bias?
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Let’s not forget the erectile dysfunction issues that most circumcised men have as they get older.
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Yeah, don’t think that is true and I’m blocking you now
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DrJenGunter. You are a Dr. You are supposed to diagnose and indicate treatment based on medical fact, not what you “think.” You might block Twitter users for some time, but you can’t block the truth forever. Those informed can’t claim ignorance. What kind of Dr. are you?
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Yes, any comments made here by Dr. Jen can't be seen by me b/c she previously blocked me for daring to question her hypocritical support of non therapeutic infant circumcision. A clear indication of her inability to defend the practice, which is embraced by most US OB_GYN$$.
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A woman questions forced FGM & who would cast aspersions on her? I question forced MGM & medical "professionals" who would defend it (if only there were a coherent way to do so) hurl petty, personal insults. Before denying they are comparable, read this: http://quillette.com/2017/08/15/female-genital-mutilation-health-benefits-problem-medicalizing-morality/ …
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