A recent poll revealed some disturbing aspects of the current state of health care provision for women and children. The poll dealt with issues as diverse as clinical examinations and communication between women and their doctors. Such issues, long ignored or under-appreciated by medical researchers, clinicians, and public policy makers, are increasingly receiving attention, not only from public health experts, but also from politicians, pressure groups, and the media.
Reproductive Health Care for Women and Babies addresses all the medical and societal aspects of health care that go to...