Prenatal Care Quote by Kate Clifford Larson
““If Dr. Good missed the birth of the baby, he could not charge his extremely high fee of $125 for prenatal care and delivery. When holding Rose’s legs together failed to keep the baby from coming, the nurse resorted to another, more dangerous practice: holding the baby’s head and forcing it back into the birth canal for two excruciating hours.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, Kate Clifford Larson, 2021
The passage illustrates the extreme, unethical medical practices forced by financial incentives and desperation during childbirth.
In simple terms: Doctors sometimes prioritize profit over patient safety, leading to harmful procedures.
Key Takeaway
Question ethical standards in medical care.
Themes
ethics
medicine
financial pressure
childbirth
human rights
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
historical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- hospital policy review
- medical training reforms
- patient advocacy
- insurance regulation
Key Concepts
medical ethics
profit motive
patient safety
Questions to Reflect On
- How do financial incentives affect medical decisions?
- What safeguards can prevent such abuses?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may exaggerate for dramatic effect, limiting factual reliability.
