2008-06-28T21:44:52Ztag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/thread/post/life-choice-and-the-mantag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/435/16612008-06-28T21:44:52ZSursumCorda<p>Despite appearances, I'm not anti-doctor, any more than I'm anti-teacher (or anti-plumber). We all need each other, and there are situations in which professional qualifications are absolutely required. Neither do I object to certification, which is a reasonable way to help people make informed choices. Where I draw the line is at the point where particular professional credentials are <em>required</em> rather than recommended.</p> <p>What I'd really like to see, in both health care and education, is less acrimony and more cooperation all on sides.</p>tag:sursumcorda.salemsattic.com,2018:/isso/435/16602008-06-28T21:28:22ZSursumCorda<p>There is <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/677111.html" rel="nofollow noopener">good news from Missouri</a>, where physicians had challenged a law allowing midwives to deliver babies. The suit was dismissed on procedural grounds only, but for the moment Missouri's midwives and their clients have reason to celebrate.</p>