| The complexity of fetal imaging: reconciling clinical care with patient entertainment. | |
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PMID: 19037046 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Currently in the United States, pregnant women may obtain both medical fetal ultrasonography for screening and commercial fetal ultrasonography for entertainment purposes. The proliferation of commercial fetal ultrasonography suggests that medical screening alone does not satisfy patient expectations regarding fetal imaging. We investigated the prevalence of nonmedical fetal imaging and patient experiences and perceptions with both medical and nonmedical ultrasonography in our metropolitan area. We initiate a dialogue to explore the distinctions between medical and nonmedical fetal ultrasound imaging and the role of entertainment imaging in the medical setting. Concerns about safety, false reassurance, and unnecessary anxiety that might be generated by nonmedical ultrasonography should prompt us to examine the expectations of women regarding entertainment imaging, current clinical practice, and the potential for regulation of this commercial industry. |
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Authors:
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Sara Ellis Simonsen; D Ware Branch; Nancy C Rose |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 112 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2008 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-12-08 Completed Date: 2009-01-27 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1351-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA. Nancy.Rose@imail.org |
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Data Collection Female Hobbies* Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional Interviews as Topic Mothers* Patient Satisfaction* Pregnancy Professional-Patient Relations Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods* United States Videodisc Recording* |
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