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Newborn circumcision.

R Rockney1

  • 1Brown University Program in Medicine, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket.

American Family Physician
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Male newborn circumcision is common in the US despite limited medical need. Parental decisions lack information, but insurance changes may reduce circumcision rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Routine male newborn circumcision is prevalent in the United States.
  • Physician consensus suggests minimal medical necessity for the procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the factors influencing parental decisions on infant circumcision.
  • To assess the impact of third-party payer policies on circumcision rates.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on circumcision practices and parental decision-making.
  • Analysis of trends in circumcision frequency in relation to insurance coverage changes.

Main Results:

  • Parental decisions are often based on insufficient information.
  • Information provision has not significantly altered circumcision frequency.

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  • Third-party payer refusal to cover circumcision is emerging as a factor influencing procedure rates.

    • Conclusions:

    • The practice of routine infant circumcision in the US is widespread but medically questionable.
    • Informed parental decision-making is hindered by information gaps.
    • Financial disincentives from insurance providers show potential to decrease circumcision rates.