OBSTETRICAL TRAINING
MEDICAL STUDENTS AND HOMES
(Bv Telegraph—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, July 31
The necessity for the fullest obstetrical training and experience for young medical students was emphasised oy a representative deputation from, a women’s organisation which waited on Hon. G. W. Forbes and Hon. A. J. Stallwo'rthv to-day. It was also pointed out that the only institutions at which adequate training could he gained were the St. Helen’s Homes and that the protest against the admission of medical students into them was not only unfounded but against- the interests of the Dominion.
Mr. Stullworthy said lie recognised that the fullest opportunities should be given to all students. Mr. Forbes said he wished to-be satisfied that the admission of medical students was allowed only at the consent of the mothers concerned, if this consent was given without pressure, he could not see any objection to the admission of students.
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Hawera Star, Volume L, 31 July 1930, Page 9
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