Focus On Medicine, 6 of 7

Physical Description: 1 audio reel (11 min., 28 sec.) : polyester, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, stereo ; 1/4 in.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a recording of Focus On Medicine. Jennie Feldman interviews Dr. Shlomo Balas, head of obstetrics and gynecology at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center. He talks about the department and the changes promoted by him since his appointment. He also talks about the services offered by the department and the population sectors served by the hospital. He then discusses at length the applications of epidural block during child labour and the uses of the procedure at Shaare Zedek. He then talks about the facilities offered by the department and the number of babies delivered at the medical center per month. Finally, he talks about fetal movement in the womb and how its interruption is warning sign that something may be wrong.

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Physical Condition: Tape is in poor condition. Audio quality is good, but there is considerable stickiness and squealing, indicative of SBS. No signs of mold.