Among the problems with cancer screenings are startlingly high false positive rates for some tests and potentially unpleasant complications for others. (psmag.com)
Although studies have indicated that the monitor has a high false positive rate (says the baby is in distress when he is not), the mother who has been told her baby is in distress may be too concerned to remember that it may not be real. (birthingnaturally.net)
A doula can remind you of the high false positive rate for EFM and remind you to ask your caregiver about options for verifying the diagnosis (such as using an internal monitor or stimulating the baby's scalp). (birthingnaturally.net)