Cost-effectiveness of Midwifery Services vs. Medical Services in Quebec

Cost-effectiveness of midwifery services vs. medical services in Quebec

Cost-effectiveness of midwifery services vs. medical services in Quebec

Adolescent suicide in Quebec and prior utilization of medical services.

BACKGROUND Psychopathology is the main risk factor for adolescent suicide but several studies have shown that only a small proportion of suicide victims receive mental health care during the months preceding their suicide. The goal of this study is to describe the utilization of medical services by Quebec adolescent suicide victims during the year preceding their suicide. METHODS All suicides...

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POLICY STATEMENT The primary goal of antenatal evaluation is to identify fetuses at risk for intrauterine injury and death so that intervention and timely delivery can prevent progression to stillbirth. It should be understood however, that despite widespread use of many tests, limited evidence exists to demonstrate effectiveness at improving perinatal outcomes with application of these tests. ...

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POLICY STATEMENT: “The reality is that postpartum hemorrhage requiring transport is extremely rare. The incident reported is 0.2 to 1 percent” (Varney, 2004, p 952). In research that examines out-of-hospital birth with a comparison low-risk group birthing in the hospital, there is a greater incidence of postpartum hemorrhage in the hospital group. With advanced planning, immediate PPH is a comp...