Explaining caesarean section in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil

Article Abstract:

Research suggests that a wide variety of political and social factors are involved in the continuing high rate of cesarean section births in the Brazilian city of Salvador da Bahia, ruling out solitary influences such as obstetrician self-interest and patient preference. Implications for health policy changes are also discussed.

Government domestic functions, Brazil, Demographic aspects, Comparative analysis, Medical policy, Health policy, Cesarean section, Salvador, Brazil

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Rules, safety and the narrativisation of identity: a hospital operating theatre case study

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A study examining the attitudes of doctors and a hospital manager in implementing the rules pertaining to patient safety and avoiding medical errors, is presented.

United States, General services, Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Medical Personnel, Safety and security measures, Prevention, Behavior, Patients, Patient care, Medical errors, Medical protocols

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Access, boundaries and their effects: legitimate participation in anesthesia

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The article examines the impact of European Working Times Directive on anesthetists' practice.

United Kingdom, Management dynamics, Practice, Anesthesia, Anesthesiologists

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