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Liability in high-risk obstetrics.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17921018     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article outlines the major causes of malpractice suits, focusing on those in obstetrical practice and reviewing the prime areas in antepartum and intrapartum care. Understanding the basic elements of medical malpractice allows a provider to better understand the nature of a suit for medical negligence. While the threat of a medical malpractice is ever present in obstetrics, practicing contemporary, evidence-based medicine with compassion and excellent communication is the best way to avoid alleged negligence.
Authors:
James M Shwayder
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America     Volume:  34     ISSN:  0889-8545     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2007 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-10-08     Completed Date:  2008-01-10     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8709551     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  617-25, xiv     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40202, USA. james.shwayder@louisville.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Liability, Legal*
Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence*
Obstetrics / legislation & jurisprudence*

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