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== Statements regarding male circumcision ==
Some medical trade associations have published an advisory statement regarding male circumcision. The statements appear to have been vetted by their legal department. Typically, the statements tend may:* cite "potential" benefits of circumcision, while failing to:state ''potential'' means to exist in possibility, but not in actuality.
* omit a description of the [[foreskin]] and its [[Foreskin#Physiological_functions| protective, immunological, sensory, and sexual physiological functions]].
* omit an adequate description of the [[pain]] of circumcision of the newborn, lack information on the lack of effectiveness of available analgesic methods, but recommend the use of analgesia for circumcision.
* omit a description of the [[Trauma| physical and psychic trauma]] inherent in circumcision.
* omit a real discussion of the human rights and medical ethics issues regarding non-therapeutic amputation of a functional body part from a non-consenting minor.
* omit limitations on power of surrogate consent
* omit an actual recommendation for circumcision.
* attempt to shift responsibility and liability from the surgeon to the parents of the child.