Concerned about family physicians' changing role in obstetrics, the Alberta Chapter of the College of Family Physicians of Canada conducted a survey of a 10% sample of Alberta family physicians. Practices and attitudes about various aspects of obstetrical care were determined, including procedures, technology, alternative birthing methods, payment, Canadian Medical Protective Association fees, and continuing education. The response (89% of surveyed family physicians) showed that 66.7% were providing obstetrical care, 24.8% had stopped, and 8.5% had never practiced obstetrics. Ten percent were planning to quit within the next two years, mainly for economic reasons, but three (2.3%) would have liked to start if privileges were available. Respondents wanted more 'hands-on' experience in training and practice, were satisfied with the availability of tertiary care, and were not averse to trying alternate birthing methods if they were safe and occurred in hospital.
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