GMC issues guidelines on circumcision

BMJ 1997; 314 doi: 10.1136/bmj.314.7094.1569h (Published 31 May 1997)
Cite this as: BMJ 1997;314:1569.9

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  1. Linda Beecham
  1. BMJ

    The General Medical Council has approved clinical guidelines for the circumcision of male children for religious or medical reasons, after complaints about the standards of care provided.

    Many doctors and members of the public feel that male circumcision for religious or cultural reasons is unethical because it entails a surgical technique, without the consent of the patient, …

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