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FEATURE: Pat O'Brien Is it all right for women to drink small amounts of alcohol in pregnancy? Yes BMJ 2007; 335: 856 [Full text]

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I agree with the advice

Saleem I M Khoyratty   (2 November 2007)

I agree with the advice 2 November 2007
Saleem I M Khoyratty, Medical Student R.F.U.C.M.S. - Royal Free NW3 Send response to journal: Re: I agree with the advice	I do not feel the advice deters from patient autonomy. It is simply advice, and the pregnant mother can decide to take the advice, or not take it. With the combination of increased binge drinking, and increased drinking in middle aged people in the U.K. widely publicised in the news, plus as explained in the article, the ability of women to use home measures, the message sends a clear and safe message to women, which cannot be misinterpreted, and this can only be good news for patients which is the main thing. Saleem Khoyratty 6th year medical student, University College London. Competing interests: None declared