Table 1 Summary of obstetric service levels for Rural British Columbia (2000-2004)
From: Distance matters: a population based study examining access to maternity services for rural women
| Â | Obstetric Service Level | Definition of Service Level | # of Catchments | # of Births |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | No local services | Greater than 240 minutes (4 Hours) from maternity services | 15 | 506 |
2 | No local services | 121-240 minutes (2-4 Hours) from maternity services | 19 | 747 |
3 | No local services | 61-120 minutes (1-2 Hours) from maternity services | 23 | 1,359 |
4 | Primary care services with and without Cesarean Section (GP Surgeons) | Intrapartum care provided by Family Physicians and Midwives (No local specialist access) | 31 | 8,031 |
5 | Mixed Model | C-section provided by GP surgeon or Specialist | 8 | 5,945 |
6 | OB/GYN and General Surgery | C-section provided by Obstetricians or General Surgeons | 19 | 32,814 |
| Â | Total | Â | 115 | 49,402 |