Abstract
THIS book consists of a number of essays by prominent members of the medical professiOn, with an introduction by Sir Thomas Horder. The latter rightly warns his readers against expecting to find a complete solution to all the problems that have to be considered in association with contraception. The spirit of scientific inquiry has guided the authors, and when personal views are indicated it is quite evident that there is by no means unanimity of opinion. In general, it is recognised that contraception is justified in some circumstances, though one contributor is uncompromisingly antagonistic. To those who seek medical advice on the subject, the question will be a personal one; the general practitioner will therefore find of most interest the chapters on the medical and psychological aspects. The physician has to remember that if he is ever to advise limitation of the family, he must also be prepared to advise a method. Abstinence cannot honestly be recommended, except under conditions which are prohibitive for the average married man and woman. The practitioner will find guidance in the comments and criticisms of other methods given by various contributors.
Medical Views on Birth Control.
Dr.
H.
Crichton-Miller
Prof.
Leorand E.
Giles
Dr.
R. C.
Buist
Dr.
Letitia D.
Fairfield
Sir
Arthur
Newsholme
Sir
John
Robertson
By. With an Introduction by Sir Thomas Horder. Edited by Sir James Marchant. Pp. xx + 175. (London: Martin Hopkinson and Co., Ltd., 1926.) 6s. net.
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Medical Views on Birth Control . Nature 120, 913 (1927). https://doi.org/10.1038/120913a0
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