Cuts, claims and cautionary tales - an overview of circumcision

摘要

Allegations of poorly performed circumcisions may arise as negligence claims, civil claims or anprofessional (General Medical Council [GMC]) matter. This article explains the various types ofncircumcision, including those done for religious purposes, and attempts to provide an understandingnof the issues relating to claims. The writer is a medicolegal expert (Accident & Emergency Consultant)nwho trained in surgery and for over 25 years has performed neonatal circumcision for religiousnpurposes (usually in the home), child circumcision and adult circumcision. He has provided reports fornboth claimant and defendants, in negligence claims, civil claims and GMC proceedings.