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→Statements regarding male circumcision: Wikify.
* 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 a discussion of [[My_child,_my_choice#Illegal_consent| 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.