In a message dated 8/13/2004 1:20:26 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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I
understand that the availability of an LC does not mean that every
doctor has to refer to one, but when a mother requests one, and there is
an LC on staff, to deny the mother access to one is unethical and
questionable on legal grounds.
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I agree, except all the doctor has to do is to make the case that the LC is,
in his/her opinion, "harming" his patients or the doctor-patient relationship.

Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
Neonatologist, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Children's Hospital
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services
San Diego, CA
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