Abstract
Omaha, Neb., May 30, 1905. To the Editor: —In Dr. Holmes' article on section for placenta praevia inThe Journal, May 20, appears this assertion concerning the Catholic Church's doctrine anent extrauterine pregnancy: The profession may not know it, but the church prohibits operation for extrauterine pregnancy; this prohibition would not be countenanced by physicians. I do not suppose for a moment that the writer intends the latter part of this assertion for Catholic physicians who look on that church as their teacher and guide in questions of faith and morals; and as there is a moral principle involved in this, as well as in kindred operations, they must, if true to their religious belief, follow the wise decisions of the church. But apart from this, and not in a spirit of controversy, let me ask is not Dr. Holmes' statement, The church prohibits operation for extrauterine pregnancy, somewhat misleading,
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