On the basis of the considerations and concepts outlined in the Committee Viewpoint, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) does make the following recommendations:
- Obstetrician-gynecologists are urged to participate in global surgical treatment initiatives to offer vital services to individuals in low-resource settings that would not otherwise have access to risk-free and adequate medical treatment.
- Obstetrician-gynecologists who are considering joining international surgical treatment ought to familiarize themselves with the extreme social as well as ecological conditions often discovered in low-resource settings and the common, honest questions as well as difficulties that occur to help stay clear of unintentional damage to the individuals and the communities they are offering.
- Regulations and guidelines in some nations may restrict some clinical practices or restrict the manner in which care is given. Obstetrician-gynecologists should inquire from a qualified legal specialist to come to be acquainted with pertinent regulations that might influence their method abroad and guarantee that they have the ability to give regular care with their moral responsibilities.
- Obstetrician-gynecologists should understand the potential limitations of the local medical and surgical resources prior to taking a trip abroad. The ability to adapt to strange gynecology instruments or be adaptable pertaining to surgical techniques is essential. Selections concerning if or how to use neighborhood clinical as well as surgical resources always need to be directed by a commitment to individual safety and security and well-being.
- Obstetrician-gynecologists ought to carefully consider their medical proficiency and training before taking a trip abroad, as well as they ought to be prepared to give care at the degree for which they are certified and to opt-out of treatments for which they do not have appropriate experience.
- Honest principles valued in one society may be understood in a different way in another. Despite social differences as well as the challenges they offer, respect for individuals is a universal principle relevant to the international population, as well as informed permission, must be gotten prior to surgical treatment is taken on.