Nutrition's Catherine R. McManus weighs in on growing OB/GYN shortage

There's an OB/GYN shortage, and patients are being turned away
Good Housekeeping: Catherine R. McManus, assistant professor of nutrition at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, said a growing OB/GYN shortage—driven by retirements, malpractice risks, insurance reimbursement and physician specialization—is limiting access to care. She advised patients to seek referrals, read reviews, verify credentials and evaluate whether providers communicate respectfully and thoroughly.