Hospital forbids photographs of childbirth
A Maryland hospital has banned parents from photographing births. Meritus Medical Center officials say the policy protects the privacy of nurses and doctors, but critics say the real fear is that photos of problematic births could be used in malpractice lawsuits. “Deliveries are complicated,” said hospital obstetrician Dr. William Hamilton, admitting he practices “defensive medicine.’’
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