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Memo to Physicians from the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan

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Distributed to all family physicians, paediatricians, urologists, obstetricians and gynecologists in the province in February, 2002, this memo warns doctors in Saskatchewan that:

• there are no valid medical reasons to circumcise, and the practice of circumcision stands in stark contrast to the evidence, which does not support such surgery
• physicians who circumcise are ignoring evidence that shows that this surgery is unnecessary and harmful
• the Canadian Paediatric Society has been cautioning doctors for over twenty years against doing this surgery
• circumcision is a great concern to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
• doctors who are asked to circumcise should refuse, as circumcision is inappropriate
• doctors who want to circumcise a newborn boy should consult with their insurer before doing so

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