US Edition[Opinion] Why Some Doctors Are Pushing to End Routine Drug Testing During Childbirth
- Yale New Haven Health has revised its drug testing policy for newborns to limit tests only when they are necessary for medical care, according to Dr. Ostfeld-Johns.
- Following the new policy, child welfare referrals dropped nearly 50% without increasing cases of withdrawal symptoms in babies, according to Dr. Ostfeld-Johns.
- Racial and class biases have been highlighted, with studies showing that Black and low-income women are more likely to be tested.
- Dr. Gold stated that medical tests should serve medical purposes, not punitive reasons, emphasizing the need for a thoughtful approach to patient care.
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