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[[Image:Jay Buenafe.jpg|right|thumb|Jay Buenafe]]
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Jay Buenafe is a family physician who has recently expanded his practice to include infant circumcision under the tutelage of [[Neil Pollock]].<ref>{{REFweb
Jay Buenafe is a family physician who has recently expanded his practice to include non-therapeutic infant [[circumcision]] under the tutelage of [[Neil Pollock]].<ref>{{REFweb
  |quote=He has now expanded his practice to include infant circumcision. He has studied and trained with Dr. Neil Pollock, a pioneer and foremost authority in North America on this procedure.
  |quote=He has now expanded his practice to include infant circumcision. He has studied and trained with Dr. Neil Pollock, a pioneer and foremost authority in North America on this procedure.
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The [[Canadian Urological Association]] (2018) says "neonatal circumcision cannot be justified based
on the current evidence available."<ref name="cua2018">{{REFjournal
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|title=Canadian Urological Association guideline on the care of the normal foreskin and neonatal circumcision in Canadian infants (full version)
|journal=Can Urol Assoc J
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|date=2018-02
|volume=12
|issue=2
|pages=E76-99
|url=http://www.cua.org/themes/web/assets/files/5033_foreskin_guideline_longversion.pdf
|pubmedID=29381458
|pubmedCID=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc5937400/
|DOI=/10.5489/cuaj.5033
|accessdate=2020-07-07
}}</ref>


He has a website<ref>{{REFweb
He has a website<ref>{{REFweb
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  |url=http://www.circumcisionmanitoba.ca/index.php
  |url=https://buenafeclinic.com/
  |title=Buenafe Infant Circumcision
  |title=Circumcision & Vasectomy Clinic in Winnipeg
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}}</ref> that is nearly identical to that of [[Neil Pollock]] and [[Pierre Crouse]] on which he offers the same sales pitches and misinformation to parents, and he has announced in at least one magazine for parents.<ref>{{REFnews
}}</ref> that is nearly identical to that of [[Neil Pollock]] and [[Pierre Crouse]] on which he offers the same sales pitches and misinformation to parents, and he has announced in at least one magazine for parents.<ref>{{REFnews
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=== Ethnic background ===
=== Ethnic background ===


Jay Buenafe emmigrated to Canada from the Philippines,<ref>{{REFnews
Jay Buenafe immigrated to [[Canada]] from the Philippines,<ref name="sanders2012">{{REFnews
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}}</ref> where circumcision is considered a right of passage, and 80% of Filipino males are circumcised, according to the WHO.<ref>{{REFnews
}}</ref> where [[Tuli| circumcision]] is considered a right of passage, and 80% of Filipino males are [[circumcised]], according to the WHO.<ref>{{REFnews
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  |title=New circumcision method faster, safer: MD
  |title=New circumcision method faster, safer: MD
  |publisher=Winnipeg Free Press
  |publisher=Winnipeg Free Press
  |quote=In the Philippines, non-religious circumcision is routine and is performed on more than 80 per cent of baby boys, the World Health Organization reports.
  |quote=In the Philippines, non-religious circumcision ([[Tuli]]) is routine and is performed on more than 80 per cent of baby boys, the [[World Health Organization]] reports.
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}}</ref> Even before adopting the [[Mogen]] technique from [[Neil Pollock]] (Buenafe started using it in April, 2012.),<ref>{{REFnews
}}</ref> Even before adopting the [[Mogen]] technique<ref name="kaweblum1984">{{REFjournal
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|etal=yes
|title=Circumcision using the mogen clamp
|journal=Clin Pediatr (Phila.)
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|date=1984-12
|volume=23
|issue=
|pages=679-82
|url=http://www.cirp.org/library/procedure/mogen/
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|quote=
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|DOI=10.1177/000992288402301204
|accessdate=2020-08-06
}}</ref> from [[Neil Pollock]] (Buenafe started using it in April, 2012.),<ref>{{REFnews
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}}</ref> Buenafe charges $299 per newborn circumcision.<ref>{{REFnews
}}</ref> Buenafe charges C$299 per newborn circumcision.<ref>{{REFnews
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}}</ref> (Source last checked on June 17, 2012)
}}</ref> (Source last checked on June 17, 2012)
The [https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/index.html Manitoba Health Insurance Plan] has not paid for non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] since 2006.<ref name="sanders2012" /> Circumcisions must be paid for by the patient or his representative.


== Buenafe's website identical to those of Pollock and Crouse ==
== Buenafe's website identical to those of Pollock and Crouse ==
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(An interesting note: As of April 2012, the Canadian Pediatric Society has not yet reviewed the so-called "Pollock" (AKA [[Mogen]]) method.<ref name="Sanders-2012">{{REFnews
(An interesting note: As of April 2012, the [[Canadian Paediatric Society]] has not yet reviewed the so-called "Pollock" (AKA [[Mogen]]) method.<ref name="Sanders-2012">{{REFnews
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}}</ref> As Pollock, Pierre Crouse, Buenafe announces that the pain control methods used are Tylenol, sugar, a topical cream, and a local anaesthetic injection.<ref name="Buenafe"/> The topical anaesthetic only serves to numb the area to lessen the pain of the injection, but studies have shown that a dorsal penile ring block is not always effective in stopping the pain of circumcision.<ref>{{REFjournal
}}</ref> As Pollock, Pierre Crouse, Buenafe announces that the [[pain]] control methods used are Tylenol, sugar, a topical cream, and a local anaesthetic injection.<ref name="Buenafe"/> The topical anaesthetic only serves to numb the area to lessen the pain of the injection, but studies have shown that a dorsal penile [[ring block]] is not always effective in stopping the [[pain]] of [[circumcision]].<ref>{{REFjournal
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|last2=Martinez
  |first2=Alma M.
  |first2=Alma M.
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|last3=Partridge
  |first3=J. Colin
  |first3=J. Colin
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|last4=Sniderman
  |first4=Susan
  |first4=Susan
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|last5=Armstrong-Wells
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  |title=Pain During Mogen or Plastibell Circumcision
  |title=Pain During Mogen or Plastibell Circumcision
  |journal=Journal of Perinatology
  |journal=Journal of Perinatology
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  |title=Neonatal Cortisol Response to Circumcision with Anesthesia
  |title=Neonatal Cortisol Response to Circumcision with Anesthesia
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}}</ref> During the circumcision, the child is given sugar to "reduce his pain perceptions", but in at least one study, data shows that giving sugar to a child doesn't help to reduce the perception of pain in the child.<ref name='Lancet, The 2010-10-09'>{{REFjournal
}}</ref> During the [[circumcision]], the child is given sugar to "reduce his pain perceptions", but in at least one study, data shows that giving sugar to a child doesn't help to reduce the perception of pain in the child.<ref name='Lancet, The 2010-10-09'>{{REFjournal
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  |title=Oral sucrose as an analgesic drug for procedural pain in newborn infants: a randomised controlled trial
  |title=Oral sucrose as an analgesic drug for procedural pain in newborn infants: a randomised controlled trial
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==== What Buenafe may not tell parents about Mogen ====
==== What Buenafe may not tell parents about Mogen ====


Like, Pollock and Crouse, Buenafe peddles the [[Mogen]] technique (as the "Pollock technique on his website), but what he may not tell parents is that the Mogen clamp has been notorious for glans amputations, even among experienced conductors of circumcision.<ref>{{REFjournal
Like, Pollock and Crouse, Buenafe peddles the [[Mogen]] technique (as the "Pollock technique on his website), but what he may not tell parents is that the Mogen clamp has been notorious for glans amputations, even among experienced conductors of [[circumcision]].<ref>{{REFjournal
  |last=Taeusch
  |last=Taeusch
  |first=H. William
  |first=H. William
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|last2=Martinez
  |first2=Alma M.
  |first2=Alma M.
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  |init2=AM
|last3=Partridge
  |first3=J. Colin
  |first3=J. Colin
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  |init3=JC
|last4=Sniderman
  |first4=Susan
  |first4=Susan
  |last4=Sniderman
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|last5=Armstrong-Wells
  |first5=Jennifer
  |first5=Jennifer
  |last5=Armstrong-Wells
  |init5=J
|last6=Fuentes-Afflick
  |first6=Elena
  |first6=Elena
  |last6=Fuentes-Afflick
  |init6=E
  |title=Pain During Mogen or Plastibell Circumcision
  |title=Pain During Mogen or Plastibell Circumcision
  |journal=Journal of Perinatology
  |journal=Journal of Perinatology
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  |accessdate=2011-04-08
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}}</ref> In a different case, at South Fulton Medical Center, another law suit was won in 2009.<ref>{{REFnews
}}</ref> In a different case, at [https://www.yellowpages.com/atlanta-ga/mip/south-fulton-medical-center-482596089 South Fulton Medical Center], another law suit was won in 2009.<ref>{{REFnews
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== Buenafe admits CPS does not approve ==
== Buenafe admits CPS does not approve ==


Buenafe admits that the Canadian Pediatric Society does not endorse infant circumcision, as they ascertain that there is not enough evidence to do so.<ref>{{REFnews
Buenafe admits that the [[Canadian Paediatric Society]] does not endorse infant circumcision, as they ascertain that there is not enough evidence to do so.<ref>{{REFnews
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}}</ref>(The Canadian Pediatric Society has said there is no point to circumcision since 1982.<ref>{{REFnews
}}</ref>(The Canadian Paediatric Society has said there is no point to circumcision since 1982.<ref>{{REFnews
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In addition, as of April 2012, the Canadian Pediatric Society has not yet reviewed the so-called "Pollock" (AKA [[Mogen]]) method.<ref name="Sanders-2012"/>
In addition, as of April 2012, the Canadian Paediatric Society has not yet reviewed the so-called "Pollock" (AKA [[Mogen]]) method.<ref name="Sanders-2012"/>
 
==Lack of third-party payment==


[[Third-party payment]] for non-therapeutic [[circumcision]] is not available in [[Canada]].
{{SEEALSO}}
* [[Canada]]
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[[Category:Interest|Financial Gain]]
[[Category:Interest|Financial Gain]]
[[Category:Physician]]
[[Category:Physician]]
[[Category:Pollock Group]]
[[Category:Pollock group]]
 
[[Category:Canada]]
 
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