Proceeding contribution from Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 3 July 2007. It occurred during Opposition day on Access to NHS Services.

Access to NHS Services

It is now 24 per cent. The World Health Organisation says that when we get beyond about 15 per cent., we achieve no health benefits, yet we are committing enormous resources to caesarean sections for the 24 per cent. of women who give birth in that way. Only 3 per cent. of women give birth at home, compared with about 30 per cent. in Holland. There is something wrong there. That suggests to me that women are not effectively being given a proper, informed choice—

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 462 c862
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Dental services Closures Construction Community hospitals Hospitals Finance Hearing aids General practitioners NHS Primary care Primary care trusts Staff Maternity services Waiting lists Standards Working hours Reform NHS Direct Accident and emergency departments Patient choice schemes
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Access to NHS Services

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