Decreasing obstetrician numbers in Oklahoma blamed on malpractice insurance costs

In one month, the number of OBGYN's working in Enid will be cut in half, from 4, to only 2. <br><br>They blame it on the ever rising cost of malpractice insurance. <br><br>Oklahoma had 130 practicing

Monday, April 26th 2004, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

In one month, the number of OBGYN's working in Enid will be cut in half, from 4, to only 2.

They blame it on the ever rising cost of malpractice insurance.

Oklahoma had 130 practicing obstetricians four years ago, now that number is down by 28 to 102.