Fact sheet for physicians regarding neonatal circumcision. American Academy of Family Physicians.
Neonatal circumcision is a quick and generally safe procedure when performed by an experienced physician. Complications are few and usually minor. It has many potential benefits. It is also more economical and avoids the risk of general anesthesia to perform the procedure early in life, rather than later. The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that an objective discussion, answering the questions of the parents, should precede any truly informed consent. The physician should document the discussion and resultant decision in the medical record.
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